Drivers using Knipe Avenue in Spalding are being warned to expect weekday disruption while Lincolnshire County Council carries out concrete carriageway improvements along the full length of the road.
The repairs are part of the county council’s wider programme to renew and repair concrete roads. The council says the work is intended to provide a smoother, more dependable surface for residents and help prevent significant deterioration in future.
When the Knipe Avenue works are taking place
Concrete repairs are scheduled from Monday 24 August to Wednesday 26 August 2026. Surfacing work is then planned from Wednesday 2 September to Friday 4 September, followed by post jointing on Tuesday 22 September.
Work is due to take place from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. No weekend working is planned.
Diversion and possible full closures
A signed diversion route will operate for the duration of the works. One lane is being kept open wherever possible to maintain traffic flow, but drivers should allow extra time because brief delays are expected.
Deep excavations may mean short periods when the road has to close completely. Some sections may also remain fenced off while fresh material cures, allowing the repairs to reach full strength before vehicles use the surface.
The council says the specialist process involves removing the top 40mm of road material in a single layer, replacing concrete slabs where structural problems are found, and returning later to saw-cut and seal joints once the surfacing has settled. Tarmac is being used during the concrete repair phase in this location to speed up the work and shorten its overall duration.
What the investment is expected to deliver
The work on this stretch is valued at about £60,000. Lincolnshire County Council says the finished road should offer improved ride quality, better skid resistance and less traffic noise, while extending the road’s life and reducing the need for larger repairs later.
Cllr David East, the council’s executive member for highways and transport, said the authority would try to complete the work quickly and keep disruption to a minimum. He also thanked people affected for their patience and understanding while the improvements are delivered.