Grantham Southern Relief Road update – Works on the first phase of new A1 bridge continue

GSRR Update

Steel and concrete works to the first phase the A1 bridge are set to be completed in September.

What we achieved in August

  • Continued steel and concrete works, waterproofing and backfill for A1 bridge
  • Continued drainage works to the eastern and western roundabouts
  • Continued ecological surveying for Phase Three
  • Continued post-excavation archaeological reporting

What's happening in September

  • Completion of steel and concrete works to the first phase the A1 bridge
  • Carry out earthworks, pavement construction and surfacing to tie the new bridge into the A1
  • Continue drainage works to the western side of the scheme
  • Install temporary sheet piles on the A1

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • Full night-time closure on the northbound A1 between Little Ponton and Harlaxton from from 8pm to 6am
    • Tuesday 1 September to Friday 4 September
    • Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September
    • Wednesday 30 September
      • Diversion route via A606 at Stamford to A607 to A1 at Harlaxton

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • 50mph speed limit and narrowed lanes on the A1 between Harlaxton to Little Ponton

Published: 2nd September 2020