Network Rail is extending work on Springfield Road railway bridge by a further month, blaming inclement weather.
The road beneath was closed to traffic at the beginning of January, with only pedestrians and cyclists allowed through.
It was due to reopen next month (March) but the engineers have now extended the closure to 7am on Friday 16 April for the £2.7m bridge strengthening project.
It follows a similar project on Barrowby Road, completed on time in December.
Paul Rutter, Route Director for Network Rail’s East Coast route, said: “We’re sorry that our work to strengthen Springfield Road bridge in Grantham is taking longer than originally planned.
“Our teams are working hard to carry out vital repairs to the steel and brickwork, as well as to paint and waterproof the structure.
“Unfortunately, recent poor weather has delayed some parts of this work, which means that the road closure has been extended until Friday 16 April.
“We’d like to reassure residents and motorists that we’re doing all we can to keep disruption to a minimum. We completed work to strengthen the railway bridge at Barrowby Road last December, before starting the main part of the work at Springfield Road in January.
“This made sure one road remained open throughout the vast majority of the project.”
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