A52 Somerby Hill roundabout closures to start in early June

Final works to the A52 Somerby Hill roundabout, part of the Grantham Southern Relief Road project, will start early next month.

The following traffic management will be in place during the works:

• From 6th June for up to three weeks – full 24/7 closure of the B1176 and B6403 roundabout legs; other legs will operate under temporary traffic signals

• B1176 diversion route via B6403 / A151 / B1193 / A15 / A52, and vice versa
• B6403 diversion route via B1176 / A1 / B1174 / A52, and vice versa

• Between 20th June and 1st July – night-time closure of the A52 roundabout legs from 8pm to 6am for 5-7 evenings

• Diversion routes via all of the following (on-route signage will be in place directing traffic to their specific destination):

• A52 / A607 / A153 / A15 / A52, and vice versa
• A52 / A15 / B1193 / A151 / B6403, and vice versa
• A52 / B1174 / A1, and vice versa

Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: “We’re nearly finished with our improvements to the A52 Somerby Hill and are at the stage where we’re just about ready to lay final surfacing, complete kerbing and install new street lighting columns, ducting and chambers.

“As part of these works, we’ll be fully closing the B1176 and B6403 legs of the roundabout for up to three weeks, and then closing the A52 legs overnight only for up to a week. 

“We know this will cause some disruption to those the regularly use the roundabout, but the closures are essential to the safety of the workforce and will also allow us to get the works finished as quickly and efficiently as possible.

“With that said, we’re asking people to leave more time for their journeys and want to thank everyone for bearing with us.”

The Grantham Southern Relief Road project is being led by Lincolnshire County Council and supported by South Kesteven District Council, Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Highways England, Department for Transport, Network Rail, Homes England and local businesses.

For the latest news on the Grantham Southern Relief Road, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/majorprojects.