£1.4m road resurfacing programme to get underway across Lincolnshire
A £1.4 million programme of resurfacing and repairing sections of concrete roads on housing estates is to begin in August.
The latest schemes are planned for 13 residential areas across Skegness, Boston, Spalding, Grantham, Lincoln and Gainsborough, say Lincolnshire County Council officials.
Between August 5 and September 30, council teams will resurface a number of residential roads and carry out repairs to damaged concrete sections to improve driving conditions and reduce the need for more significant maintenance in the future.
Coun David East, Executive Member for Highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: "People tell us time and again that the condition of local roads matters to them, which is why we're continuing to invest in improvements like these across the county.
"While many of these type of roads are still structurally sound, resurfacing them now helps prevent further deterioration and means we can avoid more extensive repairs later on.
"I know roadworks can be frustrating, particularly when closures are needed, but these are improvements that will make a real difference to the people who use these roads every day. I'd like to thank residents for their patience while the work is carried out."
The roads locally include Beresford Avenue, Beresford Crescent, Beresford Close, Beckett Close and Briar Way in Skegness; as well as Somersby Way and Witham Gardens in Boston.
The council explains that improving concrete roads is “complicated” and will involve replacing the top layer of the carriageway and carrying out repairs to the damaged slabs where needed.
Most work will take place between 7.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, says the council.
Road closures and signed diversion routes will be in place while individual schemes are being completed. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained wherever it is safe and practical to do so, the council says.
In some locations, replacement concrete will need time to cure before roads can reopen. This means sections of carriageway may remain fenced off for a short period after work has been completed. Residents directly affected will be contacted separately with further information.
The county council says that once the schemes are finished, road users can expect smoother surfaces, improved skid resistance and a reduction in traffic noise.