A52 Roman Bank update – Final road surfacing to be laid ahead of re-opening for summer

Roman Bank May update

Roman Bank will be fully open for the summer from Wednesday 26 May to Monday 20 September.

What we achieved in April

Phase 4 – from the Co-op access to 182 Roman Bank

  • Excavated 1,300 tonnes of old road
  • Installed 160m of new kerbs and drainage channels
  • Diverted, lowered and/or covered Western Power, BT and Anglian Water utilities impacting the scheme to allow work to carry on

Phases 2-4 – from 143 Roman Bank to 182 Roman Bank

  • Prepared gullies and manholes for final surfacing

Road reconstruction near A52 gyratory

  • Excavated 20 tonnes of material when digging trial holes to locate potential unknown utility services
  • Laid 20 tonnes of sand, stone and asphalt on carriageway
  • Replaced white lines and crossing hatching
  • Fully re-opened the northbound and southbound sections of Roman Bank near the gyratory

What's happening in May

Phases 2-4 – from 143 Roman Bank to 182 Roman Bank

  • Lay the final road surface and white lines
  • Fully re-open Roman Bank for the summer

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Full road closure between the Co-op access to 182 Roman Bank

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • Full road closure between Asda and Brancaster Drive for up to seven days, starting on Monday 17 May
    • Diversion via the A52 / C541 / A158 at the Gunby dual carriageway, and vice versa.
  • Fully re-open Roman Bank for the summer, from Wednesday 26 May to Monday 20 September

Note that pedestrian access will be maintained for residents and businesses, except when works are being carried directly outside a property (exact location will change as the scheme progresses). Those affected will be notified in advance and are encouraged to speak to the site team to discuss any accommodations that can be made.

Private and on-street parking within the immediate area of works will also be restricted. However, restrictions on two 'limited-time' parking zones on Sea View Road, between the junction with Hoylake Drive and the junction with Roman Bank, will be suspended during the project to provide alternative parking

Published: 4th May 2021