October 6, 2022 9.19 am
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Waddington road surfacing improvements extend into November
Overnight road closures will be in place
Phasing for the ongoing Waddington road resurfacing works has changed.
The ongoing improvement project will be extended in order to increase the scope of the project and account for a series of unforeseen circumstances.
Under the extended scope, the Brant Road footways programme will now also look to improve driveways on the eastern side of the road.
Delays on other projects have had a knock-on effect and impacted on the availability of crews for this set of works.
Matched with some extreme weather, which delayed scheduled resurfacing works, this has extended some elements of the scheme by a number of weeks.
Karen Cassar, assistant director for highways, said: “While it’s frustrating that we’ve had to extend these works due to several unforeseen circumstances, we’re glad to be able to undertake more improvement works than originally planned.
“By taking this opportunity to complete these additional improvements under an extended project, it saves residents from further works and disruption in the future.
“We’d like to thank everyone affected for their continued patience while we carry out the remainder of these works.”
The fully updated programme of works is as below. All dates and times are subject to suitable weather.
Phase 3 – Brant Road footways – Monday 1 August for up to fourteen weeks
Temporary traffic signals during the day between 7:30am and 7pm
Phase 4 – Hill Top / Tinkers Lane – Monday 12 September for up to five weeks
Night-time road closure of Hill Top / Tinkers Lane (from Station Road, 200m west of the Far Lane junction, to the Tinkers Lane junction with A607 Grantham Road), 7pm to 6am
Diversion via: south on A607 to Harmston / west on Church Lane, Hill Top and Station Road / north on Low Road / north on Brant Road / south on Station Road, and vice versa
Phase 5 – Brant Road surfacing – Monday 17 October for five weeks
Night-time road closure of Brant Road (from Palm Road to Station Road), 7pm to 6am
Diversion via: Hill Top Road / Hill Top & Tinker Lane / north on A607 to Lincoln / south on Newark Road, and vice versa
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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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