Work to improve traffic signal-controlled junctions at Kings Road / Winfrey Avenue and Swan Street / Winfrey Avenue in Spalding are to begin at the end of the month.
The works, which are costing almost £250,000, will see upgrading of all signal equipment at both sites because the current equipment is becoming obsolete.
The new signal equipment will be extra low voltage, which will reduce the carbon footprint of the installations due to the extra low power consumption required to operate the sites.
The junctions will also be able to communicate with each other and will self-adjust their timings whenever needed to ensure best possible traffic flow to the benefit of both road users and pedestrians. Bus priority will also be added to the junctions.
In addition, there will be minor works undertaken to the pedestrian tactile paving and footways at the Swan Street junction. The crossings at Swan Street will become Puffin (nearside) type once the work has been completed.
Karen Cassar, assistant director for highways, said: “It’s terrifically positive that we can move forward with these works that will improve traffic flow for Spalding.
“By combining these separate programmes in this way, we will be able to minimise the overall disruption as much as possible.
“Unfortunately, the sheer scope and complexity of what we are doing here means that there will be some unavoidable temporary issues around the works for a while, but our crews will do everything possible to keep this to a minimum.
“In the meantime, I would like to thank everyone affected by the schedule for their patience whilst we upgrade these crossings to be safer and less impactful on the environment for the people of Spalding.”
Date and times
The works will begin on Monday, January 30 until Friday, March 3 at Kings Road / Winfrey Avenue and then they will run from Monday, March 6 until Friday, April 7 at Winfrey Avenue / Swan Street. It is worth noting that this programmed end date could change because of unforeseen circumstance such as extreme weather conditions.
Traffic management
Local temporary traffic signals will be in place to aid traffic flow throughout the works. Winfrey Avenue will be alternately closed at both ends depending on which junction is being worked on.
Diversion route
The diversion route will be via Kings Road A151, straight on at the roundabout to the next signalled junction. Turn left onto Swan Street follow road to next junction, then turn left onto Winfrey Avenue and vice versa.
Location of works
The works will be carried out on the Kings Road / Winfrey Avenue and Swan Street / Winfrey Avenue junctions in Spalding.
For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.
