Sleaford Rugby Club Junction update – Night-time road closures planned for September

SRCJ Update

The project is entering into the final stages of construction, with road reconstruction and final traffic signal installation works the focus in September.

What we achieved in August

  • Completed construction of the embankment, kerbs and drainage to the A17 slip road
  • Reconstructed the full depth of the carriageway on the A17 entry slip road
  • Completed kerbing, drainage and installation of traffic signal equipment on the southern island
  • Completed excavation, kerbing and drainage on the east side of the A153, north of the bridge
  • Completed streetlight column installation on the west side of the A153
  • Completed two of the three WPD and BT utility diversion works
  • Installed the new LV electric connections that will power the traffic signals and streetlights
  • Commenced construction of two new central traffic islands

What's happening in September

  • Complete excavation, kerbing and drainage on the east side of the A153, south of the bridge
  • Complete the two central islands on the A153, including the installation of traffic signals equipment
  • Complete all traffic signals installation
  • Complete all surfacing, white lining and traffic signal loop installation

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Full 24/7 closure of eastbound A17 exit slip road
  • Right-turn ban off of the A153 onto the A17
  • Temporary 30mph speed restriction and narrowed lane on A153 East Road
  • Two-way traffic signals (occasional weekend/off- peak usage when required)

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • Phased night-time road closures on the A17 and A153; starting on Monday 7 September for just over three weeks; 7pm to 6am
    • Phase 1 – A17 entry and exit slip roads (up to 5 nights starting from Monday 7 September)
      • Diversion route via A17 Holdingham Roundabout to Kirby La Thorpe, and vice versa
    • Phase 2 – A153 north of the A17 junction (up to 6 nights)
      • Diversion route via A15 North / B1181 Scopwick / B1188 Ruskington, and vice versa
    • Phase 3 – A153 south of the A17 junction (up to 7 nights)
      • Diversion route via A15 North / B1181 Scopwick / B1188 Ruskington, and vice versa

Published: 2nd September 2020