Works to build new a puffin crossing in Stickney will start next month.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “We’ve passed the midway point of our ongoing Community Crossings Initiative, which has so far seen five new pedestrian crossings successfully built around the county, with two more currently under construction in Holbeach and Blyton.
“And next month, we’ll be starting work on two more much-needed crossings – one in Sturton by Stow and one in Stickney, both of which will offer the dual benefits of improving pedestrian access and moderating traffic speeds through the villages.
“Both of these essential five-week projects will see new traffic signals installed, along with new tactile paving and new road surfacing laid.
“As with any major roadworks, there will inevitably be some disruption while our team is at work. But I want to reassure everyone that we’ll be doing everything we can to keep this to a minimum while ensuring the safety of our workforce and road users in the area.”
Cllr Wendy Bowkett, county councillor for Wainfleet, said: “The A16 is the main thoroughfare from Boston to Skegness and is very busy with holiday traffic, lorries, tractors and trailers. That’s why locals have been calling for a signalised crossing here for a number of years.
“Once it’s built, the new crossing will benefit the whole of the village by making it safer for schoolchildren and everyone else wanting to cross the A16 to get to and from the school, doctor’s office and shop.
“I very much look forward to seeing the finished product later this year.”
Dates and timeframes
Monday 23 September for up to five weeks
Location of works
Stickney: A16 Main Road, south of Hall Lane and outside of the primary school
Traffic management
Daytime temporary traffic signals from 9am to 5pm, weekdays only.
A five-night road closure will be required in late October to lay the final road surfacing, in place from 7pm to 6am.
The diversion route for the works will be via A52 / A158 / A16, and vice versa.
These projects are part of the ongoing Community Crossing Initiative, which will see over ten pedestrian crossings built throughout the county. The initiative will cost £3.8 million, with £1.5 million earmarked by Executive in 2023 and the remaining coming from a combination of additional county council funding and developer contributions.
