Work on new crossings to start at Wragby next week

The new crossing will be on the A158, between the mini roundabout and Manor Drive.

The work will start on Monday October 12 and last for up to seven weeks, subject to suitable weather.

Cllr Patricia Bradwell OBE, Deputy Leader and County Councillor for Woodhall Spa & Wragby, said: “Residents have been calling for a pedestrian crossing here for years, and I’m really happy to say we can now make it happen.

“Once these works are complete, the A158 will be much safer for children and adults wanting to cross it.”

In addition to installing the new crossing, other improvements to be made on this stretch of carriageway include rebuilding a section of the road and footway, improving signage and road lining, and replacing street lights.

As part of the works, temporary traffic signals will be in place 24 hours a day, Monday to Friday, until Tuesday 24 November.

In addition, a 24/7 road closure of Silver Street will also be in place.

The diversion route for this will be via A157 Louth Road / A158 Church Road.

This will be followed by four evenings of night-time road closures on the A158, starting on Tuesday November 24 for road reconstruction works from 7pm to 5am.

The diversion route for this will be via Wragby roundabout / A157 Louth Road / B1225 High St / southbound to Hunters Lane / A158, and vice versa.

Cllr Bradwell added: “Early next year, we’ll be making our roads even safer for pedestrians when a new zebra crossing is installed on the A157 in Wragby.”

Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said the work is part of the ongoing coastal highway scheme.

He said: “We’re working to improve the roads people use to get to our county’s beautiful coast – and the A158 is one of the main routes.

“I know these works may cause some inconvenience when they start, but we will be doing everything we can to keep disruption to a minimum, including maintaining access for residents and emergency services as often as possible.”