Lincoln overnight road closures announced

A road bridge is being built over a railway line to improve access to a new housing development

Drivers in Lincoln are being told to expect disruption with further overnight road closures in August, as work continues to improve access to new homes.

Since April, work has been taking place to improve the eastern access to Tritton Road, for new housing development Charterholme.

City of Lincoln Council said contractors would be installing new traffic lights at the junction of Tritton Road with Dixon Street.

The junction will be closed between 20:00 BST and 06:00 from 4 to 15 August, it said.

Temporary traffic lights and a diversion will be in place during the work, the council said.

Maria Clayton, of City of Lincoln Council, said: "This is a key stage in delivering improved access to the Charterholme site and upgrading vital infrastructure along Tritton Road.

"We understand road closures can be inconvenient, which is why our contractor is carrying out this work overnight to minimise disruption on the road network. We appreciate the public's patience and cooperation as we work to complete these essential improvements."

As part of the project, a new road bridge is being built over the railway line.

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