Roadworks set for Skegness to prepare town for Tour of Britain sporting event
Preparatory roadworks are set to take place in Skegness ahead of the Tour of Britain arriving in Lincolnshire this September.
The Tour of Britain will visit the county in early September, with Stage 1 starting and ending in Lincoln on Wednesday, September 2. Stage 2 will take place on Thursday, September 3, with the race starting in Boston and ending in Skegness.
It is hoped the routes will showcase some of Lincolnshire’s most iconic locations to a national and international audience.
To ensure the county can safely host the UK’s biggest free-to-view sporting event, some traffic islands along the race route will be temporarily removed to accommodate the race infrastructure. Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) says this “will provide the space needed for riders, support vehicles and event operations”.
The following traffic islands in Skegness will be temporarily removed to help facilitate the race finish:
• Lumley Road junction with Drummond Road – to be carried out under temporary lane closures.
• Clock Tower roundabout / Grand Parade – to be carried out under a temporary one-way closure to northbound traffic (with a local diversion route in place).
Coun David East, executive member for highways at LCC, said: “Hosting the Tour of Britain is a fantastic opportunity for Lincolnshire, but delivering an event of this scale safely requires careful planning and some essential preparatory works.
“We understand these works may cause some short-term disruption, and we’ll do everything we can to keep this to a minimum. Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place where required. We’d like to thank everyone for their patience and support as we prepare to welcome this exciting event to Lincolnshire.”
Coun Natalie Oliver, executive member for culture at LCC, added: "Hosting the Tour of Britain is a huge moment for Lincolnshire. As the country's biggest free-to-attend sporting event, it gives us an incredible opportunity to showcase our city, our county and everything we have to offer to millions of people watching in person and on television.
"Events like this bring significant cultural and economic benefits, attracting visitors, supporting local businesses and inspiring people of all ages to get involved in cycling and physical activity."