Overnight works on A16 near Boston to improve visibility and drainage
Road works to improve driver visibility and road drainage will take place on the A16 in Boston later this month.
Tree maintenance, vegetation removal and drainage cleansing will be carried out on Spalding Road from August 17-20.
The aim of the night time scheme is to improve visibility for road users – including at the nearby level crossing - and to ensure the drainage network effectively removes surface water from the carriageway.
Coun David East, executive member for Highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "These works are being carried out to improve the condition of the highway corridor along the A16 Spalding Road and make it safer for those who use the route.
"By cutting back overhanging vegetation, lifting tree canopies and cleansing drainage assets, we can improve visibility, help surface water drain more effectively and address accessibility issues caused by overgrown vegetation.
"Regular maintenance of our highway assets is vital to keeping the network safe and operating as intended, and these works will help ensure the route remains in good condition for residents, businesses and visitors."
Location of works
The works will take place on the A16 Spalding Road in Boston, between the Liquorpond Street Roundabout and the London Road Roundabout.
Some work will also take place on the footpaths.
Dates and times
Work is scheduled to start on Monday, 17 August, and will continue over three consecutive nights, with completion planned for the morning of Thursday, 20 August. Working hours will be 8pm-6am each night.
"Boston Borough Council are also carrying out litter picking and kerb sweeping works in conjunction with LCC’s scheme to further reduce disruption to the local traffic network,” the spokesperson adds.
Traffic management
Traffic management will be in place throughout the scheme, including a signed diversion route. The diversion route will follow the A52, A17 and A16.
Pedestrians will have access to the footways during the works, with pedestrian marshals in place to help guide people safely through the area.
Access to homes and businesses along the route will be maintained throughout the works.
Coun East added: "We have planned the works overnight to minimise disruption for road users while allowing our teams to carry out the maintenance safely and efficiently. I would like to thank residents, businesses and motorists for their patience while these important works are completed."