Lincoln Eastern Bypass update – Huge strides on new bypass bridges and structures

Lincoln Eastern Bypass update

Fabrication and installation of bridge decks and parapets for the bypasses new footbridges will progress throughout June.

What we achieved in May

  • Completed road lining on St Augustine’s Road
  • Continued drainage and fencing between Wragby Road and Greetwell Road
  • Installed WPD and street lighting ducts west of Washingborough Road
  • Continued drainage and started kerbing at the new Washingborough Road roundabout
  • Continued drainage and started footpath edging for non-motorised user area between Washingborough and Lincoln Road
  • Begin installation of safety barriers & vehicle restraint systems and street lighting between Sleaford Road and Lincoln Road / began surfacing works for non-motorised user area between Bloxholm Lane and Lincoln Road
  • Completed final carriageway surfacing and road markings for Sleaford Road roundabout
  • Continued abutments and started fabrication of metal bridge deck for Greetwell footbridge
  • Installed back of wall drainage and progressed backfill, concreting and fabrication of metal parapets for River Witham Viaduct
  • Continued abutment works for South Delph footbridge
  • Completed structural works for Lincoln Road underpass
  • Excavated and constructed bases for Hawthorn retaining wall
  • Continued abutment/wing wall works and fabricated metal deck for Bloxholm Lane footbridge
  • Continued post-excavation archaeological reporting

What's happening in June

  • Continue drainage and fencing, and begin kerbing and ducting installation between Wragby Road to Greetwell Road
  • Begin pond drainage between Greetwell Road to Washingborough Road
  • Continue drainage, kerbing and installation of WPD and street lighting ducts at Washingborough Road roundabout
  • Continue drainage and footpath edging for non-motorised user area / commence kerbing between Washingborough and Lincoln Road
  • Continue raising gullies and fencing works between Lincoln Road and Sleaford Road
  • Begin top soiling and preparing for seeding between Sleaford Road and Lincoln Road
  • Fabricate permanent parapets for Hawthorn Road footbridge
  • Continue abutments for Greetwell footbridge
  • Complete backfill and concrete string courses for River Witham Viaduct
  • Carry out finishing works for South Delph footbridge
  • Construct wall structure for Hawthorn retaining wall
  • Complete abutment/wing wall works and commence concrete string courses for Bloxholm Lane footbridge
  • Continue post-excavation archaeological reporting

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • N/A

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Full 24/7 closure of Washingborough Road and Hawthorn Road
  • Full 24/7 closure of Bloxholm Lane and Greetwell Fields Lane
  • Temporary speed restrictions on Heighington Road, Greetwell Road, Lincoln Road and Sleaford Road
  • Temporary 200m path diversion on the Sustrans route along the River Witham
  • Temporary two-way traffic signals at B1188 Lincoln Road roundabout and A15 Sleaford Road roundabout (when needed)

*Please note this information is accurate as of the time of publication

Published: 1st June 2020