Spalding to Pinchbeck Active Travel Improvements - November 2026 update

Spalding to Pinchbeck completed section - October 2026 (1)

An overview of progress on the Spalding to Pinchbeck Active Travel Improvements project.

What we achieved in October

  • Restored the two-way system on Phase 1
  • Completed eastside footway for Phase 1
  • Completed westside footway and drainage works for Phase 3
  • Continued works on eastside footway and drainage works for Phase 3
  • Carried out vegetation clearance on all phases
  • Completed upgrade of permanent traffic signals for West Elloe and Woolram Wygate junctions
  • Continued signs and street lighting works for all phases

What's happening in November

  • Carry out carriageway reconstruction for Phases 1 and 2
  • Complete eastside footway and drainage works for Phase 3
  • Complete footway works on Woolram Wygate junction and reopen level crossing
  • Complete upgrade of permanent traffic signals for West Elloe and Woolram Wygate junctions
  • Continue works on westside and eastside footway and drainage works for Phase 4
  • Complete signs and street lighting works for all phases

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Phase 3 – from Park Road to Woolram Wygate (until mid-November)
    • One-way system northbound on Pinchbeck Road from north of Park Road junction
    • Woolram Wygate closed 24/7 due to proximity to level crossing
    • Diversion route via Park Road / Pennygate / Woolram Wygate, and vice versa
  • Phase 3/4 – from Woolram Wygate to Hospital Road (until mid-December) 
    • One-way system northbound on Pinchbeck Road
    • Access to hospital from north maintained
    • Diversion route via Pinchbeck Road / Spalding Road / Wardentree Lane / A16 / Holbeach Road / West Elloe Avenue, and vice versa
  • Phase A – from south West Elloe Avenue to King’s Road (until late November) 
    • Road closure from 6pm to 6am
    • Diversion route via West Elloe Avenue / Holbeach Road / A16 / A1175 / A15 / A151 / Winsover Road / Station Approach / King’s Road, and vice versa
  • Phase B – from  West Elloe Avenue junction to King’s Road (until late November) 
    • Road closure from 6pm to 6am
    • Diversion route via Pinchbeck Road / Spalding Road / Wardentree Lane / A16 / A1175 / A15 / A151 / Winsover Road / Station Approach / King’s Road, and vice versa

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • Phase 4 – from Woolram Wygate to Hospital Road 
    • One-way system northbound on Pinchbeck Road
    • 3-way system at Hospital Rd junction
    • Access to hospital from north maintained
    • Diversion route via Pinchbeck Road / Spalding Road / Wardentree Lane / A16 / Holbeach Road / West Elloe Avenue, and vice versa
  • Phase C – from Woolram Wygate junction to Fern Drive
    • Road closure from 6pm to 6am
    • Diversion route via Pinchbeck Road / Spalding Road / Wardentree Lane / A16 / A1175 / A15 / A151 / Winsover Road / Station Approach / King’s Road, and vice versa

Project phasing (daytime works)

  • Phase 1 – West Elloe Avenue to King’s Road 
  • Phase 2 – West Elloe Avenue to Park Road
  • Phase 3 – Park Road to Beck Road 
  • Phase 4 – Beck Road to Hospital Road
  • Phase 5 – Hospital Road junction

Project phasing (night-time works)

  • Phase A – King’s Road to West Elloe Avenue Closure
  • Phase B – West Elloe Avenue to Woolram Wygate
  • Phase C – Woolram Wygate to Fern Drive
  • Phase D – Fern Drive to Hospital Road
  • Phase E – Hospital Road to Enterprise Way

Published: 4th November 2026