Grantham Southern Relief Road update – Works progressing at the two new roundabouts

Grantham Southern Relief Road update

Drainage works and earthworks will be the main focus in June.

What we achieved in May

  • Completed bored piling works to the western half of the new underpass
  • Continued earthworks to the western and eastern roundabouts and slip roads, including lime modification
  • Started drainage works for the eastern roundabouts
  • Completed bored piling works and installed temporary sheet piling adjacent to the northbound A1
  • Continued archaeological works for Phase Three east of the railway
  • Carried out ground surveys and trial holes for Phase Three

What's happening in June

  • Complete pile cropping and commence reinforced concrete works to underpass
  • Complete current phase of earthworks and top soiling
  • Continue drainage works to the eastern roundabout and commence drainage to the western roundabout
  • Continue final archaeological works and carry out further geotechnical trial holes for Phase Three

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • N/A

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • 50mph speed limit and narrow lanes on the A1 between Harlaxton to Little Ponton

Published: 1st June 2020