Motorists using Knipe Avenue in Spalding have been warned to expect delays while the road undergoes a series of repairs and resurfacing works costing about £60,000.
Lincolnshire County Council says work is due to begin on Monday, August 24, with repairs scheduled through Wednesday, August 25. Further surfacing is planned for Wednesday, September 2, and Friday, September 5, followed by post-jointing work on a date in September that has not been clearly specified in the published information.
What drivers need to know
A signed diversion will be provided during the work, although the council says one lane of the carriageway will generally remain open. It has warned, however, that deep excavations could require short periods when the road is fully closed.
Freshly repaired sections may also remain fenced off while the material cures. This is intended to allow the repairs to reach full strength before vehicles drive over them.
“Deep excavations may require short periods of full closure, and brief delays should be expected.”
The council has asked road users and residents affected by the work to allow extra time for journeys and follow the temporary signs and diversion route.
Why the work is being carried out
Councillor David East, Lincolnshire County Council’s executive member for Highways and Transport, said the investment should improve the condition and performance of the road.
“Once completed, road users can expect improved ride quality, better skid resistance and a reduction in traffic noise.”
The council says the improvements are also intended to extend the road’s life and support the longer-term condition of the local highway network. It described the project as practical investment aimed at making everyday journeys safer and more comfortable.
Councillor East said the authority would work to complete the scheme quickly and minimise disruption, while thanking those affected for their patience and understanding.
The published report gives different or incomplete descriptions of some dates: August 24 to 25 is described as running from Monday to Wednesday, while the later surfacing dates are listed as Wednesday, September 2, and Friday, September 5. The timing of the post-jointing work is also stated only as Tuesday in September. Drivers should therefore rely on on-site signs and council updates for the latest arrangements.