A46 Dunholme/Welton Roundabout update – Reconstruction of Lincoln Road Welton starts this month

Welton roundabout update

The roundabout works continue with 1km of carriageway already completed on the A46 between Lincoln Road and Scothern Lane crossroads, two weeks ahead of schedule.

What we achieved in September

  • Completed 1km of carriageway reconstruction, white lining and drainage cleansing on the A46, between Lincoln Road (to Welton) up to the Scothern Lane crossroads, two weeks ahead of schedule
  • Installed over 300m of new kerbing at the new Lincoln Road alignment
  • Installed three new manholes and 15 new gullies on site
  • Installed approximately 300m of new drainage pipes and 450m of new street lighting ducts
  • Completed the new 1000m2 pond
  • Excavated 550m of ditches

What's happening in October

  • Begin work to demolish and reconstruct the current dangerous bend on Lincoln Road with a straighter, safer alignment
  • Carry out Anglian Water diversions, including mains and supply to local properties
  • Carry out BT cable diversion along the full length of the project
  • Lay the first layer of new road surfacing on the roundabout and new Lincoln Road alignment
  • Continue installation of drainage pipes and outfalls, street light ducting/boxes and new kerbs

Current/Ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Temporary 30mph speed limit on the A46 with off peak two-way lights when required

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • Full road closure of Lincoln Road Welton from Monday 5 October for three months
    • Diversion via Honeyholes Lane / Ryland Road / Lincoln Road Dunholme / A46, and vice versa
  • Right-turn ban from A15 onto Heath Lane into Welton and from Heath Lane onto A15
    • In place until Lincoln Road Welton works are complete
  • Temporary traffic signals, as required, from 9:30am to 3:30pm on the A46 from now until early December

Published: 2nd October 2020