Road reconstruction work on Freiston Road in Boston has been carefully coordinated with Anglian Water repairs to help ensure the road receives a high-quality, long-lasting finish.
The county council’s road reconstruction work was paused to allow Anglian Water time to carry out repairs to two water leaks affecting the section of road being rebuilt. This work was carried out for six days, starting in early November.
Cllr David East, executive member for highways, said: “We want to make sure our highways investment gives people the best possible long-term result.
“By coordinating with Anglian Water, we’ve avoided digging into newly-finished road surface to carry out repairs later. It means we can now complete the improvements properly and provide a smoother, more reliable road for the people who use Freiston Road.
“We appreciate that this change to the programme may be inconvenient, so I want to thank residents and road users for their patience throughout.”
Now that Anglian Water’s repairs are complete, the road reconstruction works are currently scheduled to re-commence during w/c 23rd November for up to one week.
What this means for road users
Now that Anglian Water’s repairs are complete, no traffic management is currently in place on Freiston Road.
When the road reconstruction works re-commence during w/c 23rd November, a daytime road closure will be in place from 9am to 3pm. The diversion route will be via Church Road / Skirbeck Road / South End / A16, and vice versa.
An example of the Lincolnshire Street Works Charter in action
Led by the council, the Lincolnshire Street Works Charter brings utility companies, highway contractors and other partners together around a shared commitment to carry out essential work safely, keep disruption to a minimum and improve information for residents, businesses and road users.
Partners commit to co-ordinating their plans, looking for opportunities to share work sites and traffic management, and re-opening roads as soon as it is safe to do so. The Charter also promotes accessible routes for pedestrians and cyclists, clear public information and high-quality repairs to roads and pavements, reducing the need for repeat visits.
Anglian Water was the first utility company to sign the Charter. As Lincolnshire’s largest utility provider, it submits around 14,000 roadwork permit applications each year, making the partnership an important part of the council’s work to keep the county moving.
Ashley Behan, Traffic Manager at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Lincolnshire is seeing significant investment in essential infrastructure, and our role is to help that work take place as efficiently as possible while keeping people moving around the county.
“Partnering with Anglian Water through our Street Works Charter gives us a shared commitment to keep improving. It’s about practical changes that make a difference to residents, businesses and everyone using Lincolnshire’s roads.”
The wider scheme will see Freiston Road rebuilt between its junction with Spilsby Road and the Church Road/Vauxhall Road junction. Around 1,300 tonnes of road-building material is being used as part of the improvement, helping to extend the road’s life and reduce the need for more significant repairs in the future.
For the latest information about roadworks across Lincolnshire, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.