Drivers in Woodhall Spa will face road closures, diversions and traffic disruption due to six weeks of resurfacing works starting later this month.
Work to resurface sections of carriageway and improve footways, drainage and accesses on the B1191, between Iddesleigh Road and Tower Close, will start on Monday, October 22.anderby creek
The first week of works, between Monday, October 22 to Friday, October 26, will be carried out under temporary traffic signals from 8am to 8pm.
The remainder of the project will be carried out under a full road closure of the B1191 and Kirkby Lane from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday.
This includes approximately four days of resurfacing works on Kirkby Lane and around two days on Iddesleigh Road.
Temporary two-way traffic signals will also be in use from 10am to 6pm to allow works to be carried out on the following Saturdays: October 27 and November 3, 10 and 17.
Key points of the works
The road closure element of the scheme will not begin until the B1191 road closure necessary for the A158 improvement works in Horncastle is lifted.
Temporary traffic signals will be in use on the B1191, between 8pm and 8am, Monday to Friday, when required.
Parking restrictions will also be in place on sections of the B1191 and Kirkby Lane while the contractor is working in those areas.
A8 bus users located within the extents of road closure are advised to use bus stops located west of Stanhope Avenue for the duration of the works.
Signed diversion routes for the works
B1191 diversion route. Photo: Lincolnshire County Council
B1191 – via B1191 to B1192 into Coningsby to A153 to A158 to B1191, and vice versa
Kirkby Lane – via Kirkby Lane to C609 Main Street/Tattershall Road/Kirkby Lane to C608 Pauls Lane to B1192 Thorpe Road/Woodhall Road/Tattershall Road, and vice versa.
Iddesleigh Road – via Iddesleigh Road to Stanhope Ave to B1191, and vice versa
Kirkby Lane diversion route. Photo: Lincolnshire County Council
Iddesleigh Road diversion route. Photo: Lincolnshire County Council
Executive Member for Highways, Councillor Richard Davies, said: “These works are essential to the infrastructure of Woodhall Spa and will help keep the area moving in the future.
“We’ll be doing everything we can to minimise disruption, including carrying the works out during the day so residents aren’t disturbed late in the evening and maintaining access for residents, businesses, school buses, bin lorries and the National Express bus throughout the works.
“However, due to the nature of this project, there is still likely to be some disruption. That’s why we are encouraging road users to allow more time for journeys while these improvements are underway and to follow the signed diversion routes.”
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Residents, visitors, and traders have expressed their disappointment following the cancellation of the beloved Lincoln Christmas Market, on what would have been the inaugural day of this year’s four-day event.
Although the poor weather might have deterred some people, the city’s Bailgate area was notably quiet around 12pm on Thursday, typically the time the event usually opens its doors.
Although Lincoln’s famous Christmas Market is no more this year, and won’t be opening today, there are still alternative festive events happening in Lincoln.
City of Lincoln Council’s decision to cancel the 40-year-old event over safety concerns prompted backlash from people and business but, despite pleas from opposition members, its leaders would not change their stance.
There are, however, still some events in Lincoln to get you in the festive mood this week, including these highlights:
Christmas Market at County Assembly Rooms
The County Assembly Rooms in the Bailgate will still hold its own Christmas Market that it has done for many years.
Manager Gill Hunter said stallholders had already pre-booked and 70% still wanted to do it despite the cancellation of the city’s 40-year-old Christmas Market in uphill Lincoln.
There will be a range of festive stalls, food, drinks and performers when it opens at the following times:
Thursday, December 7 (4pm-9pm)
Friday, December 8 (10am-9pm)
Saturday, December 9 (10am-9pm)
Sunday, December 10 (10am-7pm)
This coincides with the free parking at selected city council car parks in uphill Lincoln on Thursday and Friday. This is available at these car parks: Westgate 1,2,3, St Pauls, Castle Hill, The Lawn, and Langworthgate
The bar at The County Assembly Rooms will be serving hot chocolate, festive sandwiches, alcoholic beverages and more. There will also be a brewery selling bottle ale and roasted hot chestnuts will also be available to buy.
Lincoln Castle Illuminated
Lincoln Castle Illuminated will run from Friday, December 8 until Saturday, December 23.
The Castle grounds will be bejewelled with festive lights and illuminated Christmas features. You can take a drip down Candy Cane Lane and also see the resident Castle dragons Lucy and Norman.
The Castle has retained its popular Illuminated Wall Walk, but the lift is currently out of action so it can only be accessed via the spiral staircase.
You can also board the ‘Mini Polar Express’ and enjoy traditional fairground rides.
In addition, there will be local vendors offering sweet treats and winter warmers, including hot chocolate and mulled wine.
Dog friendly evenings will take place on December 13 and 20.
The full Lincoln Castle Illuminated experience costs £11 for adults, £10 for concessions, £6 for children, and £28 for family tickets. Alternatively, you can choose to visit the grounds only for £3 per head (free for under 5s).
Festive fun at Lincoln Cathedral
Lincoln Cathedral will be hosting an array of festive events this month, including during what would have been the Christmas Market period.
Crafters market in the Cloisters – December 8 and 9 (10.30am-4.30pm)
Nativity Crafts – December 9 (10am-3.30pm)
London Concertante: Christmas at the Movies – December 9 (7.30pm). Ticket prices range from £33.99 to £47.72
‘After Hours’: Walking towards Christmas – December 10 (6.45pm)
Winter Market at Lincoln Museum
Lincoln Museum on Danes Terrace is holding a Winter Market on Saturday, December 9, which has been organised by Shelf Editions.
There will also be workshops to take part in including metal wreath (£45) and felt decoration (£15) making, which can be booked via the museum’s website.
For the younger visitors there is also a free drop-in Calendar wreath craft session with the Elbow Room Collective.
Entry to the market is free from 10am-4pm with the cafe serving a festive menu from 11am-3pm.
Lincoln Ice Trail
Lincoln Ice Trail will run from 10am-8pm on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10.
There will be 20 Lincoln-themed ice sculptures to find – you can pick up a map of the trail from the Visitor Information Centre.
In addition, there will be festive entertainment, as well as live-ice carving demonstrations of the Cathedral.
The Travelling Historical Christmas Market
Although this event is next week, The Travelling Historical Christmas Market offers another festive alternative for people in Lincoln.
The free event will take place at St Mary le Wigford Church on St Mary’s Street between December 14 and 17 at the following times:
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