Bridgeworks overnight closure confirmed

Map of diversion route

Southgate Bridge, Sleaford work is currently underway and will be closed for two nights.

LCC is now able to confirm that exact times and dates for the closure of Southgate Bridge, Sleaford as the refurbishment and repair programme of works enters the final stage.

The required full closure of Southgate Bridge on the B1571 will happen overnight to minimise disruption. Planned dates are as previously notified (unchanged); Overnight on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th October between 18:00 and 07:00, and between Southgate’s junctions with Boston Rd and Watergate.

When the overnight closures are in place it will not be possible to drive over Southgate Bridge, as the bridge will be impassable to vehicles

Dates and times

The works began on 29th August 2023 and are taking approximately seven weeks, subject to suitable weather.

Traffic management 

Southgate will remain open to vehicles and pedestrians during working hours throughout the full duration of the works.

However, the full closure of B1517 Southgate will be required for resurfacing on two nights and this will happen towards the end of the project. The dates for the closure overnight are Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 October. Overnight closures will be from 18.00 to 07.00 between Southgate’s junctions with Boston Rd and Watergate.

During these two night closures it will not be possible to drive over Southgate Bridge, as the bridge will be impassable to vehicles.

Diversion route 

The diversion route will be clockwise along Carre St and Boston Road, Grantham Road westbound, then the A15 northbound to Holdingham roundabout, Lincoln Rd southeast back onto Northgate and the one-way system.

Location of work

The works will be carried out on the Southgate Bridge, B1517 Southgate, Sleaford. 

For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.

 

Published: 29th September 2023