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Friday 27 Feb 2015

Road changes to support development of new High Street rail bridge

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People in Lincoln are being advised to double-check their journey plans as new traffic restrictions come into place from 9 March.

The footpath on west side of High Street will be fenced off outside number 179 as Network Rail begins demolition work required to build a new footbridge over the level crossing. In order to provide a safe walking route for the hundreds of pedestrians which use High Street, northbound road traffic will be diverted.

Phil Verster, Route Managing Director for Network Rail, said: “This is a very important project that will improve safety at the level crossing whilst at the same time reducing the delays it causes to pedestrians and cyclists in Lincoln. It is encouraging that our project team will soon be working to demolish part of the building and to make a visible difference on site.

“The fact that we are working on such a busy road means that some disruption is inevitable. We have worked carefully with Lincolnshire Country Council to minimise the impact of the work whilst still keeping everyone safe. I thank the people of Lincoln for their patience.”

The project to build a new footbridge over High Street level crossing will mean pedestrians and cyclists can cross the railway 24-hours-a-day, and there will be no need to wait at the level crossing barriers. The work will see a lift provided at each side of the bridge, capable of carrying mobility scooters and pushchairs. 179 High Street will also be further redeveloped for reuse after the bridge is constructed.

To allow enabling works for the road and pedestrian diversions required for this work, High Street will be closed to all traffic for up to 48 hours over the weekend of 7 and 8 March. This will allow Lincolnshire County Council to complete significant changes to traffic signals and road markings as well as the temporary re-configuration of the junctions on Wigford Way and St Mark Street. This closure is likely to come into effect at around 8pm on Saturday and run through Sunday.

For detailed information about the traffic management associated with this and other projects in the city of Lincoln, please see www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworkslincoln

The servicing of and deliveries arrangements to business premises will be maintained throughout the work.