Main construction of north section now underway
What we achieved in January/February
- Started main construction on Monday 10 January
- Installed test piles for the structural embankment foundations
- Started construction of piling platform to the east and west of railway
- Commenced construction of permanent drainage and ecological ditches near location of new Spalding Road roundabout
- Installed gas main protection slabs for the site haul road
- Undertook ground investigations for Two Plank Footbridge abutments
What's happening in March/April/May
- Begin construction of highways drainage retention pond
- Remove topsoil and extend site haul road to west of Two Plank Footpath
- Complete and analyse results of test piles
- Complete crawler crane platforms adjacent to bridge embankment areas
- Remove old Two Plank Footbridge
- Complete piling platform for bridge abutments and piers
- Commence drainage works at new Spalding Road roundabout
- Install headwalls to pond and ditch outfalls
Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures
- Closure of Two Plank Bridge, its connecting footpath and the footpath on the Wygate estate across the rail line
- No planned traffic management on local roads
Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures
- From Autumn 2022, a combination of road closures and temporary traffic signals to be used as needed for a period of time, including on Enterprise Way and Spalding Road (specific dates and details will be shared once finalised and confirmed)
For more information about the Spalding Western Relief Road project, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/swrr.