Works to improve the A17 in Bicker, near Boston, are well underway with the team making strong progress.
Works to improve the A17 in Bicker started on Monday 20 April.
Cllr David East, executive councillor for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Since starting on-site four weeks ago, we’ve made great progress on the A17 in Bicker.
“In fact, we’ve already excavated over 6,800 tonnes of the A17 just past and have laid over 3,800 tonnes of new road material where we’ve excavated.
“Luckily, we’ve had a really good stretch of dry weather which has meant the on-site team has been able to work without issue since breaking ground four weeks ago.
“Over the next nine weeks, the focus will be on surfacing the rest of the A17 alongside improving safety and visibility at the Mill Lane junction by re-aligning the existing layout and introducing a right-turn lane for vehicles turning onto the B1181.”
The reconstruction project will see a total of 13,000 tonnes of new road surfacing laid, helping to provide a smoother and safer route for motorists using the A17.
Works are currently being carried out overnight on weekday evenings to minimise disruption for road users as much as possible.
The A17 Bicker road reconstruction scheme is the first of over fifteen projects that form of the county council’s £12 million, 2026/27 Strategic Route Surfacing (SRS) programme.
Cllr David East continued: “Our annual SRS programme is very different to the pothole repairs and patching works people see taking place across the county every day. These are major projects focused on maintaining and improving some of Lincolnshire’s most important roads, with an end goal of ensuring they remain safe, resilient and reliable for years to come.
“This year alone, we’re investing £12 million into these routes because they are critical to how people live, work and travel across Lincolnshire.
“Maintaining our strategic road network is about far more than simply keeping traffic moving. These roads are vital for connecting communities; ensuring reliable access for local businesses, including freight and agriculture; improving access to jobs, education and healthcare; and helping attract investment into the county.
“Ultimately, a reliable and well-maintained road network plays a major role in supporting Lincolnshire’s economy, prosperity and quality of life. By investing now, we’re helping ensure the county remains connected, competitive and fit for future growth.”
Some of the other upcoming projects scheduled for this summer as part of this financial year’s SRS programme are:
- A151 Bourne Road Roundabouts in Colsterworth
- Tritton Road, University Roundabout, Rope Walk and Brayford Wharf in Lincoln
- B1517 Grantham Road in Sleaford
- Main Road in Anwick
- Great Northern Gyratory in Grantham
- A1031 in North Cotes
- Freiston Road in Boston
- A15 in Folkingham
Local councillors recently visited the ongoing works to the A17 at Bicker to see, first-hand, the progress being made on one of Lincolnshire’s biggest resurfacing schemes of the year.
During a recent night-time site visit, councillors joined Lincolnshire County Council highways officers and contractors working on the scheme to observe the specialist resurfacing operation in action.
Cllr Paul Lock, county councillor for Boston Rural, said: “It was a real privilege to visit the site and see first-hand the scale of the work taking place on the A17. We were more than impressed by the hard work going into making the project a success.
“The technology and machinery being used are also incredibly impressive, and it was amazing to see how quickly and efficiently the teams are able to remove old road material and replace it with new surfacing in such a short space of time.
“What stood out most was the professionalism and dedication shown by everyone involved. Carrying these works out overnight helps keep disruption to a minimum during the day, allowing local people and businesses to continue using this vital route with as little interruption as possible.”
Cllr Michael Cheyne, county councillor for Boston West, added: “We know there’s still more work to do across the county’s road network, but it’s encouraging to see the progress being made on major schemes like this.
“These improvements will make a real difference to the condition and safety of this section of the A17, and I’d like to thank everyone working on-site for their continued hard work.”
Cllr Lock added: “On behalf of residents and motorists across Lincolnshire, I’d like to thank the workforce for their commitment and the excellent progress being made. We’re looking forward to travelling on this completed section of A17 very soon.”
