April 5, 2012 11.06 am This story is over 143 months old

Traffic delays expected due to funeral procession

Funeral procession: Traffic delays expected in Lincoln on Thursday afternoon due to a funeral procession.

Lincoln Cemetery and Crematorium on Washingborough Road.

Traffic delays are expected in Lincoln on Thursday afternoon, due to a funeral procession.

The funeral is taking place in South Hykeham, and at around 2pm a horse drawn hearse will travel to Lincoln Crematorium followed by a number of vehicles.

The route will take the procession along Newark Road to South Park roundabout, along South Park past the Fire Station, and then along Washingborugh Road to the crematorium.

Lincolnshire Police are cooperating with the Highways Department in an effort to minimise delays and inconvienience to other road users.

The will be some delays and police suggest motorists avoid the area if they can.

Source: Lincolnshire Police