Good progress in A46 roundabout project

Councillor Richard Davies executive member for highways, said: “Works to build our new roundabout on the A46 near Dunholme and Welton are continuing to progress really well.

“In fact, the northern section of the roundabout is now being used by vehicles.

“The focus for the team is now on completing the southern section of the roundabout, as well as finishing up construction of the newly-aligned Lincoln Road.”

Some of the key works left to complete ahead of opening the new roundabout fully are:

• Carry out kerbing works, drainage installation and general construction of the southern section of the new roundabout

• Complete the drainage ditches, street light installation and final surfacing of the newly-aligned Lincoln Road

• Tie the A46 into the new roundabout, including drainage, kerbs and road surfacing

• Final earthworks, drainage and street light and signage installation at other areas of the site

Here is a list of ongoing and upcoming traffic restrictions for the project:

• Temporary 30mph speed limit on the A46 and 24/7 temporary traffic signals until the end of scheme

• Right-turn ban from A15 onto Heath Lane into Welton and from Heath Lane onto the A1 until the end of scheme

• Full road closure of Lincoln Road Welton until late April

• Full closure of Horncastle Lane, at its junction with the A46 until late April

• Additional night-time road closures on A46, Horncastle Lane and Lincoln Road for final road surfacing in early May (date and details to be shared closer to the time)

Councillor Davies continued: “Although some of the road closures and traffic restrictions in place have had to be extended due to utility issues and the snowy, wet weather we had after Christmas, we’re still on track to have the new roundabout complete and fully open this spring.

“In the meantime, I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their patience and continuing to bear with us while we carry out these safety improvements to the A46 near Dunholme and Welton.”

• The A46 Dunholme / Welton Roundabout project is being part-funded using the £2m allocated to the authority by the Department of Transport (DfT) from tranche 2 of its National Productivity Investment Fund.

The remaining funding is coming from a combination of third party contributions and Lincolnshire County Council.

- For the latest news on the A46 Dunholme/Welton Roundabout, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/majorprojects