Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited Lincolnshire on Thursday including stops at RAF Waddington, The Lincolnite’s offices in Lincoln, and a seafood factory in Grimsby, before spending time with several local MPs in the evening.
The PM’s time in Lincolnshire began with a trip to RAF Waddington to meet with military analysts on a windy runway.
He also examined some of the “extraordinary machines” the RAF uses, including planes and drones.
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Mr Johnson then came to The Lincolnite newsroom to discuss the crisis in Ukraine, devolution and levelling up. He was joined by his teams, and Conservative Lincoln MP Karl McCartney.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaving RAF Waddington in a PUMA helicopter. | Photo: Mike Lincoln
Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a PUMA helicopter. | Photo: Mike Lincoln
He was also was full of praise for the city, particularly enjoying the gorgeous views of Lincoln Cathedral and the Brayford setting from The Lincolnite offices.
Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Jaines interviews Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Lincoln MP Karl McCartney. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
PM visits Lincoln (L-R): Daniel Ionescu, Founding Editor of The Lincolnite, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Lincoln MP Karl McCartney and Local Democracy Reporter Daniel Jaines. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Prime Minister Boris Johnson at The Lincolnite offices. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Prime Minister Boris Johnson listens to Martin Hill’s questions. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to reporters during his tour of the county on Thursday. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
Prime Minister Boris Johnson during his interview at The Lincolnite offices. | Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
The PM then visited Grimsby and said the North East Lincolnshire town will feel the benefit of levelling up soon as he visited the seafood factory he declared “fishcake El Dorado”.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to reporter Jamie Waller at Hilton Seafood, Grimsby, with MP Lia Nici. | Photo: Jamie Waller
During the afternoon and evening, Boris also met with various councillors including Lincolnshire County Council leader Martin Hill, and various MPs such as Andrew Percy, Lia Nici, Sir Edward Leigh, and Holly Mumby-Croft, at a location believe to be DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Spa & Golf Resort in Brigg.
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The final in the latest series of road closures for works on the A1, as part of the Grantham Southern Relief Road project, has been temporarily postponed
A weekend northbound A1 closure was due to be in place between 8pm on Friday, May 20 and 6am on Monday, May 23.
However, Lincolnshire County Council said the closure has been temporarily postponed and once new dates have been confirmed they will be shared.
Works on phase three began in April this year, with the council anticipating that winter 2023 will be the completion date for the relief road.
This will be with the view to reduce congestion and carbon emissions, and provide opportunities for growth in the local economy.
The £102 million Grantham Southern Relief Road project has been led by Lincolnshire County Council, supported by South Kesteven District Council, Highways England, Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Network Rail, Homes England, the Department for Transport and local business contributions.
Safety improvements have been carried out at corner where numerous accidents have occurred in East Keal.
The council is looking into what else can be done to prevent motorists from coming off the road at Hall Corner, while police are looking into the possibility of fitting a speed camera.
A cement lorry recently overturned on the corner in February.
Lincolnshire County Council has found a slight dip in the road where Blacksmith Lane meets the A16 could be the reason why heavy vehicles travelling at excessive speed are tipping over.
It is considering whether to smooth out and realign the road, but says it is concious of the impact that closing the A16 would have on traffic and local businesses.
Several safety improvement measures have already been put in place, including ‘slow’ markings, enhanced bend warning signs and improved chevrons.
Problems have been found with the road surface on the corner. | Photo: Google Street View
Lincolnshire Police are assessing whether a speed camera on the corner would be beneficial, and will be taking speed readings in the coming weeks.
Larger barriers and longer safety fencing have been proposed by the public. However, the county council says that in order for it to be big enough to withstand the impact of overturned vehicles, the cost can’t be justified.
Either the local parish council or the country council could also explore whether to fund a reactive speed sign on the location.
Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “We are very thankful to the residents and members of the parish council who have given us their ideas and support in what can be done at Hall Corner. Local knowledge and personal feedback are cornerstones of what we do in terms of delivering the best solutions in the most informed way.
“There has already been much done at this bend to try and mitigate the issues faced and we now have more planned for this particular area that will go on to encourage all road users to drive accordingly in line with the road and conditions.
“I would like to thank everyone involved so far for their input. We will all work together to get the best resolution we can for Hall Corner.”
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