Work to improve the pedestrian crossing and traffic signals at the junction of Newark Road and Station Road will start on Thursday 22 July 2021.
Works now set to finish on Friday 17 September 2021 - 02/09/2021
Karen Cassar, assistant director for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said:
"Unfortunately, several members of staff working on this scheme for one of our contractors have tested positive for Covid-19 or have had to self-isolate, meaning this work is now going to take two more weeks.
"As this will now take the project past the end of the school summer holidays, we're making arrangements for school buses to get in and out of the nearby schools more easily. We're also allowing vehicles to turn into Moor Lane from Newark Road or Station Road, but not out. Temporary crossings will remain in place for pedestrians.
"We're sorry about the extra disruption this will cause. Your new, safer junction will be fully open soon."
New, safer crossing for busy North Hykeham junction - 23/06/2021
The traffic lights at the junction have reached the end of their life, so will be replaced with new, ultra-low voltage equipment to reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint of the crossing.
Work will also take place to make the junction safer for pedestrians. The traffic islands will be removed, so people will be able to cross the road in one go. People will also be able to cross diagonally, saving some from needing to cross twice.
Work is expected to take six weeks and be finished by Friday 3 September.
Newark Road and Station Road will remain open with three-way temporary lights with temporary pedestrian crossings in operation during the works.
Moor Lane will be closed at its junction with Newark Road, with traffic diverted via Lincoln Road, Hykeham Road and A1434 Newark Road, and vice versa.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways on Lincolnshire County Council, said:
"This is a very busy junction, and with three schools all in close proximity, it's only right that we bring it up to the latest standards.
"Removing the islands means the crossings are no longer staggered, and there won't be a temptation to dash to the middle when the light is red.
"By moving the pedestrian lights to the nearside – rather than across the road – it'll also be immediately clear whether it's safe to cross or not. And you'll be able to cross in one fell swoop, either straight over or diagonally."
Keep up to date with roadworks, closures and events near you by visiting www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.