The latest update on the Spalding Western Relief Road.
What we achieved in April, May and June
- Completed all concrete works to bridge parapets
- Completed concrete works to four ground beams on ramps
- Completed installation of all pre-cast parapet units, including slip blocks to top of Tensar walls
- Completed waterproofing to bridge deck/parapets and all approach pre-cast parapets
- Waterproofing to Blue Gowt culvert deck
- Fixed handrails to Blue Gowt culvert and wingwalls
- Started installation of ducting across bridge and northwest ramp
- Vehicle restraint system installed across bridge and in progress to eastern ramp approach
- Footpaths trimmed and ready for surfacing
- Completed all streetlighting and traffic signal ducting completed
- Installed large majority of tactile paving for site
- Northern and southern access tracks both kerbed, filled and ready for surfacing
- Installed bagged headwalls to drainage outfalls / excavated ditch / profiled up to corner track to Blue Gowt Lane
- Carried out remedial surfacing and lining works at new roundabout
- Filled underside of east and west ramps with material and tested satisfactorily
- Removed scaffolding at all four Tensar walls and started trimming along bottom of walls in preparation for fill and / topsoil
- Commenced tree pit install to south of east ramp
- Backfill to east abutment and western pier and abutment
- Reduced level dig under and around bridge (east side of railway) to accommodate future access track and topsoiling works
- Commenced removed of storage platform and cart/tip onto adjacent landowner’s land for their future use
What's planned in July, August and September
- Complete drainage kerbing across bridge and all other kerbs/kerb drainage
- Continue ducting to both northern side ramps with concrete over to underside tarmac surfacing
- Completion of vehicle restraint system installation
- Complete landscaping fill along both Tensar walls / bottom of walls
- Complete construction of access track with associated parking area under bridge
- Complete surfacing works
- Lay white lining to new road surfacing
- Install rail bridge signage
- Complete footpath prep and carry out all surfacing to paths and access tracks
- Close rail crossing LX76 and install palisade and post/rail fencing to rail boundaries
- Install permanent hoarding to vehicle restraint system over bridge
- Continue landscaping works to roundabout
- Complete storage removal from triangle west of railway
- Install traffic signs
Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures
- Continued closure of Two Plank Bridge
- Continued closure of public right of way 15/1 and Two Plank Lane for bridge footpath construction until Summer 2024
Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures
- Network Rail LX76 crossing closure date to be arranged