£250,000 to be spent on resurfacing Boston road - motorists told to expect weekday disruption
A road on the outskirts of Boston is set for a £250,000 makeover, but motorists are being told to expect disruption while the improvements take place.
The entirety of Pilleys Lane, from Sibsey Road to Horncastle Road, is to be resurfaced next month.
The project is scheduled to start on Monday, September 9, and finish on Thursday, September 19.
Work will be carried out from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday; it will not take place during evenings or at the weekend.
While work is being carried out, a road closure will be in place. However, the road will open at the end of each shift to be usable to traffic in the evenings and at weekends.
A diversion will be in place via Sibsey Road, Spilsby Road, Wide Bargate, and Horncastle Road and vice versa.
Karen Cassar, assistant director for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “It’s great news that we’re going to get the full stretch of Pilleys Lane resurfaced.
“The £250,000 programme of works will not only improve the drive quality for local residents, but will also make the road more durable for many years to come.”
She added: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone affected by this improvement for their patience during the work programme.”
Chairman of Fishtoft Parish Council Coun Helen Crawford said: “Fishtoft Parish Council is very pleased that the long awaited resurfacing of Pilleys Lane is scheduled to take place. This is a bus route with a large amount of both local and farm traffic and has no pavements.
“Due to gradual and serious deterioration it has become extremely hazardous for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike. Reducing the number of potholes in the Parish is a high priority for Fishtoft Parish Council and we have been lobbying both Lincolnshire County Council and Boston Borough Council on this issue for a number of years.”
Coun Sarah Sharpe, member of Boston Borough Council for the Fishtoft ward, said: “This £250,000 investment in resurfacing Pilleys Lane is a significant and much-needed improvement for the local community. For too long, residents and daily commuters have dealt with the challenges of a deteriorating road, and I am pleased the concerns are finally being addressed. This resurfacing will not only enhance safety for all road users but also improve the overall quality of life for those who live and travel through this area.”
Coun David Scoot, who also represents the ward on the borough council, said: “I know how long the residents of Pilleys Lane have been waiting for this work to be undertaken, and that they are extremely happy that this is going ahead. It will vastly improve road safety for all concerned.”
For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.