Works on the second phase of Grantham's new relief road are steadily progressing through the winter.
What we achieved in November
- Continued drainage works to the western side of the scheme
- Continued earthworks at the eastern side of the scheme
- Recommenced piling works for second half of new A1 bridge
- Installed temporary fencing and dug geotechnical trial holes for Phase Three
- Continued post-excavation archaeological reporting
What's happening in December
- Continue drainage works to the western side of the scheme
- Continue earthworks across the entire site
- Complete piling works / begin pile cropping and excavation works in preparation for concrete works for second half of new A1 bridge
- Carry out planing works and site clearance for signage installation on A1
- Continue Phase Three Anglian Water watermain diversion and BT ducting
- Continue post-excavation archaeological reporting
Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures
- Full night-time closure on the southbound A1 between Harlaxton and Little Ponton from 8pm to 6am
- Saturday 5 December to Tuesday 8 December for four evenings
- Diversion via the A607 at Harlaxton to the A606 to A1 at Stamford
- Saturday 5 December to Tuesday 8 December for four evenings
Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures
- 50mph speed limit and narrowed lanes on the A1 between Harlaxton to Little Ponton