National Highways urged to act over weekly A1 crashes
National Highways has been urged to “pull their finger out” by Lincolnshire County Council’s executive member for highways over an increasing number of serious accidents on the A1 between Grantham and Stamford. Richard Davies described the situation as an ‘absolute disgrace’ after the rising number of weekly accidents and delays, says Lincs Online. He expressed frustration, arguing […]
Almost 8000 potholes filled in a month in Lincolnshire
July was a huge month for LCC’s Highways team with nearly 8,000 potholes repaired, hundreds of roads getting a surface treatment, and loads more traffic network improvements completed for the county. Lincolnshire County Council is powering on with a raft of road improvement, and figures now in show a stunning mid-summer of works that happened […]
Winvic awarded third Lincolnshire County Council highways framework project
Construction and civil engineering projects contractor Winvic has begun work on the third project awarded to it under the Lincolnshire County Council highways framework contract. Work has begun on major improvements as part of a planned five-month reconstruction exercise to fully-rebuild Dysart Road in Grantham, Lincolnshire, including the junctions of adjoining side roads. As part […]
North Hykeham Relief Road granted planning permission
Members of Lincolnshire County Council’s Planning and Regulation Committee voted in favour of granting planning consent for the massive infrastructure project. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “I’m incredibly happy to say that the North Hykeham Relief Road has officially been granted planning permission, which means we’re one step closer to a full ring […]
Potholes blitz powers on in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire County Council has proved its plans right with a pothole blitz in April – filling in more than seven thousand potholes in the spring month alone. The incredible tally of 7,097 potholes fixed in April comes as part of the local highways authority’s pledge to continue its huge road improvement works across the county this year, said the […]
Influence local highways policy change in Lincolnshire by completing survey, council asks public
A new survey has launched on Lets Talk Lincolnshire asking for public views about a number of traffic management-related topics. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “We’ve just launched a survey on Lets Talk Lincolnshire asking for your feedback on a number of topics, including speed limits; speed cameras; school safety zones; blue badge […]
Micro-asphalt brings big benefits to local roads in Lincolnshire
Over 50 residential roads will benefit from £500,000 of micro-asphalt surface treatment works in April. Residential roads across the county are getting a super-efficient and effective surface dressing designed specifically for suburban areas. Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Micro-asphalt surface treatment is a preventative measure that seals in the existing road surface. This […]
The road ahead for 2024: Lincolnshire County Council to move forward after 2023 success with highway maintenance
Lincolnshire’s highways team plans to build on its successes from 2023, with an expanded programme in 2024. This year, the council plans to: Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “Over the past year, our team has delivered a huge amount of work across the county and we’re seeing a real turn of the corner […]
Balfour Beatty Living Places wins £330m highways extension in Lincolnshire
Balfour Beatty Living Places has doubled the length of its highways maintenance deal with Lincolnshire County Council. The agreement means the UK’s biggest contractor by turnover will look after roads in the area until 2032. Balfour was awarded a £217m deal back in 2019, which began in April 2020 for an initial period of six years, […]
All systems go for £360 million investment planned for improvements and major projects on Lincolnshire’s highways
It is ‘all systems go’ when it comes to major highways improvements around Lincolnshire, according to executive member for highways, Cllr Richard Davies. In addition to all of the standard maintenance and repairs that Lincolnshire County Council carry out each year, a total of £360 million over the next five years on brand-new infrastructure and […]