Warning over five days of road closures on Lincoln Road in Peterborough as part of £3.4 million scheme - starting next week
Motorists are being warned about five days of road closures in Peterborough – starting on Monday (January 12).
Peterborough City Council have said that a section of Lincoln Road will be shut overnight for five nights next week.
The road will be closed to all traffic between Windmill Street and Searjeant Street. Lincoln Road will be shut in both directions for the works between 8pm and 6am.
Diversions will be signposted.
The works are to deliver elements of the Lincoln Road Public Realm Improvement project
The scheme will include construction of new raised uncontrolled pedestrian crossing points, new cycle stands and seating, improved paving, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, repositioning of the northbound bus border and a new zebra crossing near to the junction with Alma Road.
Peterborough City Council said that the improvements will enhance user experience for those that already live, work and visit the area as well as encourage more people to travel to Lincoln Road and support the diverse variety of businesses and services there.
Total funding for this project is £3.4m and £2.4m has been allocated from the Government's Towns Fund. Additional funding will come from and other sources, including developer contributions.