Drivers in Lincoln will face 12 weeks of road closures and diversions from today (July 23) around Dixon Street and Boultham Avenue due to refurbishment of the bridge over the River Witham.
The closures are between the Boultham Park Road and High Street junctions and the only vehicle access beyond these junctions will be for residents and businesses, not for through traffic.
The council warned the project could take longer than expected depending on the level of deterioration found.
Closures
The bridge will be closed to traffic for the duration of the project, with diversions via Tritton Road, Ropewalk, St. Mark Street and High Street.
Vehicles will not be able to travel along Dixon Street from Tritton Road to the High Street and vice-versa and will not be able to use Boultham Avenue as an alternative route.
Residents and visitors will need to make sure they are on the correct side of the closures at the River Witham bridges and, if not, use an alternative route around the closed bridges.
Access for pedestrians and cyclists will be available at all times and the path alongside the River Witham will remain open.
Works will include:
The replacement of the concrete on the underside of the structure
Renewal of the waterproofing on the bridge deck
Reconstruction of the carriageway over the bridge and resurfacing of the carriageway between Dixon Way and the High Street
An upgrade to the pedestrian crossing next to the bridge
Bus service changes
Tritton Road is among the diversion routes for local buses during these works.
Executive Member for Highways Councillor Richard Davies said: “The right turn from St. Mark Street into High Street is expected to be particularly busy, and drivers heading to South Park and St. Catherine’s should use the East West Link Road and Pelham Bridge as an alternative route.
“Bus routes using Dixon Street will also be affected, and passengers should check with the relevant bus companies for alternatives routes and timetables.”
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