Boston’s PRSA Mass Vaccination Centre will reopen this weekend after repairs to fix the damage caused by Storm Eunice have been completed.
The windy conditions caused “quite a bit of damage to the roof” at the Princess Royal Sports Arena during the afternoon on Friday, February 18. The on-site vaccination team then took the decision to close the centre to keep people safe.
After undergoing repairs, it will reopen on Sunday, March 6, between 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
PRSA’s reopening will reintroduce significant capacity at another important time in continuing rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination.
In addition to the ongoing offer of boosters, first and second doses, and additional boosters, the county’s vaccination teams are also vaccinating 5-11-year-olds deemed clinically vulnerable, and those who live with someone who is immunosuppressed.
From April onwards they will also vaccinate ‘healthy’ 5-11-year-olds, in line with JCVI guidance.
The vaccination teams also continue to offer pop-up vaccination sessions, and events, in Boston and Lincoln for anyone eligible to have their jab on a walk-in basis on the following dates:
Saturday, March 5 March (12pm-7pm) – Fenside Community Centre, Taverner Road, Boston – including boosters, first and second doses
Saturday, March 5 (10am-3pm) – Lower High Street (outside Shoe Zone), Lincoln – speak to members of the team to find out more about the vaccination and to book an appointment, as well as sharing patient experiences
Saturday, March 5 (10am-4pm) – Bridge Church, Portland Street, Lincoln – including boosters and first and second doses
Sunday, March 6 (10am-4pm) – Boston Local Community Centre, Mitre Lane, Boston – including boosters, first and second doses
Monday, March 7 – (12pm-7pm) – Fenside Community Centre, Taverner Road, Boston – including boosters, first and second doses
Rebecca Neno, director of COVID and influenza vaccination programmes at NHS Lincolnshire CCG, said: “I am delighted that, with the help of our friends at 1Life, we are able to re-open PRSA for COVID vaccinations this Sunday.
“Our vaccination team on-site, led by Karen Hewinson, have responded just as I would have expected and have ably dealt with all that Storm Eunice threw at them, including having to temporarily relocate off-site to Fenside Community Centre over the last two weeks.
“I know they are looking forward to getting back to PRSA, and to seeing people coming in for their covid vaccinations, whether that be boosters or first or second jabs. Please note that, like our site at the Lincolnshire Showground, PRSA will now be open between 2.30pm-7.30pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.”
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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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