Start date for Grade II listed bridge repairs

Specialist work to repair the 17th Century bridge will start later this month

Repairs to a 17th Century Grade II listed bridge near Stamford are due to begin later this month, Lincolnshire County Council (LCC) has said.

Officials said £200,000 would be spent on repairs to Uffington Bridge, including mortar losses, falling stones and cracks.

The masonry repairs would be carried out by a specialist team of stonemasons to ensure the bridge's historic appearance was maintained, LCC said.

Work is due to start on 22 July and last eight weeks, with a road closure in place for the entire duration, the council added.

The diversion route for motorists while repairs take place

Head of highways at LCC, Richard Fenwick, said: “Uffington Bridge is Grade II listed, which means that these repairs are more complex than usual.

“These repairs need to be carried out to extend the lifespan of the bridge, which connects the villages Uffington and Barnack, and will cost £200,000 to complete.

"Because of the nature of the work, a diversion route will need to be in place."

The signed diversion route will be: Uffington Road (Barnack road), Deeping Road, Welland Gate Roundabout, A15, Roundabout, A15, Roundabout, Helpston Road (B1443) and vice versa.

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