Series of road improvements in Horncastle to start next month

West Street diversion route. Picture: Lincolnshire County Council. EMN-180718-152502001

The package of works, which includes carriageway resurfacing, junction and traffic signal improvements and construction of a new shared footway/cycleway, will start on Monday, August 20.

The works will be carried out in three separate phases -with the final set of improvements coming to an end in December.

Councillor Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “All of the improvements we’ll be carrying out over the next few months are essential to the growth of Horncastle and to keeping the town’s road network up-and-running.

“Some of these works form part of the planning permission granted by the local authority for a new housing development, while others are essential planned maintenance works to replace carriageway nearing the end of its serviceable life.

“Carrying all of these improvements out now, as part of one package, will mean less disruption for residents and commuters in the future.”

• Phase 1 – West Street resurfacing

The first phase, scheduled to take place from Monday 20 August to the morning of Monday 10 September, will see West Street reconstructed from the junction with Reindeer Close to the Bridge Street/Prospect Street junction.

As part of this, a 24-hour road closure will be in place throughout the works.

Daytime parking restrictions will also be in place between 8am to 7pm.

Coun Davies added: “We’re working closely with Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School to ensure that vehicle access is maintained for buses and staff for the duration of these works.

“Businesses along West Street will also be open as usual and access for residents, shoppers and employees will also remain in place.”