Lincolnshire drivers warned over road closures and traffic restrictions
Motorists across Lincolnshire are being urged to plan ahead, with a number of public notices regarding traffic restrictions still live.
From the coast to the market towns, roadworks, temporary closures and traffic management orders are affecting routes in Boston, Sleaford, Louth, Horncastle, Market Rasen and Skegness, with diversions in place on several schemes.
The notices featured in the Lincolnshire County Council portal and online at lincolnshireworld.com are part of ongoing maintenance, utility connections and highway improvement works across the county.
Here is a round-up of the latest live listings for the area:
Boston
Drivers in the Boston area are being warned of continuing restrictions including:
Liquorpond Street, Boston – temporary closure for works on or adjacent to the road.
Robin Hoods Walk, Boston – temporary restriction in force.
Kirton End, B1192 Holmes Road – temporary closure affecting a key route near Boston.
Leverton, Ings Drove – closure remains listed.
Sleaford area
Several routes around the Sleaford district remain on the live notices list:
Helpringham Road – closure between Burton Road and Scredington Road.
North Beck Lane, Northbeck – temporary works closure.
Papermill Lane, Evedon – closure at the railway bridge.
Louth area
Road users near Louth should check before setting off:
North Elkington Lane – closure between Binbrook Road and a point east of the junction.
Well – Low Lane / High Lane – temporary closure beginning April 22.
South Willingham – Willingham Road / Hainton Road – ongoing traffic order.
Horncastle area
Works are also affecting roads around Horncastle:
Banks Street, Horncastle – temporary restriction listed.
Toynton St Peter – various streets – multiple roads under order.
Tetford – various roads – ongoing temporary restrictions nearby.
Market Rasen area
Drivers in and around Market Rasen should note:
Waterloo Street, Market Rasen – temporary closure for works.
Owersby Main Street – closure west of Owersby Bridge Road.
B1203 Papermill Lane / Bulley Hill Lane – wider area restrictions remain live.
Skegness area
Coastal traffic is also affected, with notices including:
Drummond Road, Skegness – temporary closure for highway works.
Burgh Road, Skegness – closure north of Scaldgate.
Orby Road – restriction still active nearby.
Lincolnshire County Council says access will usually be maintained for residents where possible, although delays can be expected. Restrictions only apply when signed, and diversion routes should be clearly marked on site.
Anyone travelling for work, school runs or Easter week outings is advised to allow extra time and check routes before leaving home.