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Lincolnshire County Council Rules Out Improvements for A16 Despite Poor Condition

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Lincolnshire County Council has completed a £2.3million scheme to repair a three-mile section of the A16, but despite numerous complaints, the council has ruled out further resurfacing work for the surrounding areas. The £80 million A16 link to Peterborough, opened in 2010, is facing issues due to underfunding and geological problems. Highways chiefs claim that the council is prioritizing available funding for routes in a more poor condition than the remaining sections of the A16 towards the county boundary.

Key Takeaways:

  • Lincolnshire County Council has completed a £2.3million scheme to repair a three-mile section of the A16 between Cowbit and Crowland.
  • There are currently no further resurfacing works planned for the A16, despite complaints and concerns raised by residents.
  • A feasibility study is underway to identify possible future improvements for the A16.
  • The council has prioritized available funding for routes in a more poor condition than the remaining sections of the A16.
  • Highways chiefs claim that the council's teams carry out repairs to ensure the road remains safe for use.
  • Parts of Dozens Bank at West Pinchbeck are subsiding and numerous potholes have been reported, but no resurfacing works are planned for the location for the next year.
  • Line marking refresh works are planned for Dozens Bank as part of the 2025/26 programme.
  • The road is inspected every month by highways officers for safety and condition.

Statistics:

  • £2.3million: The cost of the scheme to repair a three-mile section of the A16.
  • £80 million: The cost of the A16 link to Peterborough.
  • 2010: The year the £80 million A16 link to Peterborough was opened.
  • £1.5 million: The additional amount invested to extend the scheme, adding approximately 3.3km to the original programme.
  • 3.3km: The additional length of road added to the original programme.
  • 1 year: The timeframe for which there are no resurfacing works planned for Dozens Bank at West Pinchbeck.

Sources:

  • Lincolnshire County Council's statement on the A16 (no date provided)
  • FixMyStreet reporting system
  • Lincolnshire Highways Infrastructure Asset Management Plan

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