Newland highway improvements July update

A view of the current work on Newland

The latest update on the Newland highway improvements.

What we achieved in June

  • Carried out carriageway reconstruction on Brayford Way / Carholme Road junction and Wigford Way
  • Started installation of traffic signals equipment on Brayford Way / Carholme Road junction
  • Reconstruction of central splitter islands on Brayford Way / Carholme Road junction
  • Started drainage repairs to county council-maintained surface water systems
  • Progressed drainage and footway improvements on the north-side of Newland

What’s happening in July

  • Carry out carriageway surfacing on Newland and Lucy Tower Street
  • Continue installation of traffic signals equipment on Brayford Way / Carholme Road junction
  • Install drainage channel blocks on the north-side of Newland
  • Begin traffic signal installation at Lucy Tower junction
  • Continue drainage repairs to county council surface water systems near Lucy Tower Street

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • 24/7 westbound closure of Newland, between Wigford Way and The Avenue
    • Diversion via East West Link, Tentercroft Street, Rope Walk and Brayford Way
    • Vehicles can access Lucy Tower Street and the multi-storey car park by travelling eastbound along Newland

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • Night-time road closures from 7pm-6am for carriageway surfacing at following locations:
    • w/c 8th July – Newland and Orchard Street
    • w/c 15th July (Monday to Thursday only) – Tower Street
    • w/c 29th July – Newland and Orchard Street from Lucy Tower Street

Please note that the night closures on 4th July won’t commence until 11pm due to the general election.

Published: 2nd July 2024