Road reconstruction project in Boston to resume after water repairs - motorists updated on closures
After being put on hold due to two water leaks, a project to reconstruct a road in Boston is set to resume – bringing an update on planned road closures.
The work in Freiston Road began towards the end of October.
It involves the road being rebuilt between its junction with Spilsby Road and the Church Road/Vauxhall Road junction. About 1,300 tonnes of road-building material is being used as part of the improvement, helping to extend the road’s life and reduce the need for more significant repairs in the future, Lincolnshire County Council says.
The scheme was paused, however, to allow Anglian Water to repair two water leaks in the area.
That work was carried out for six days, starting in early November.
Now that the repairs are complete, the reconstruction work is currently scheduled to re-commence during the week commencing November 23. It is expected to last for up to one week.
Currently, there is no traffic management in place on Freiston Road.
When the reconstruction work restarts, a daytime road closure will be in place from 9am to 3pm. The diversion route will be via Church Road/Skirbeck Road/South End/A16, and vice versa.
Coun David East, executive member for highways, said: “We want to make sure our highways investment gives people the best possible long-term result.
“By coordinating with Anglian Water, we’ve avoided digging into newly-finished road surface to carry out repairs later. It means we can now complete the improvements properly and provide a smoother, more reliable road for the people who use Freiston Road.
“We appreciate that this change to the programme may be inconvenient, so I want to thank residents and road users for their patience throughout.”
The council described the approach taken with Freiston Road as an example of the Lincolnshire Street Works Charter in action.
A spokesman said: “Led by the council, the Lincolnshire Street Works Charter brings utility companies, highway contractors and other partners together around a shared commitment to carry out essential work safely, keep disruption to a minimum and improve information for residents, businesses and road users.
“Partners commit to co-ordinating their plans, looking for opportunities to share work sites and traffic management, and re-opening roads as soon as it is safe to do so. The charter also promotes accessible routes for pedestrians and cyclists, clear public information and high-quality repairs to roads and pavements, reducing the need for repeat visits.”
Ashley Behan, Traffic Manager at Lincolnshire County Council, added: “Lincolnshire is seeing significant investment in essential infrastructure, and our role is to help that work take place as efficiently as possible while keeping people moving around the county.
“Partnering with Anglian Water through our Street Works Charter gives us a shared commitment to keep improving. It’s about practical changes that make a difference to residents, businesses and everyone using Lincolnshire’s roads.”