Scheme to En d Traffic Jam
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ANEW scheme costing /668,000 to
provide a clear route through the centre of Lincoln has been approved by the Minister of Transport. The Ministry will contribute about £490,000 towards the cost. Work is expected to start within the next few months and to take about 2f years.
The main road traffic through Lincoln is carried by the High Street (A15) and Pelham Street (B1188). Both are crossed on the level by railway lines which cause congestion and serious delay to traffic, particularly in the High Street where there are two level-crossings.
The new plan will do away with the crossing in Pelham Street by the construction of a viaduct and bridge 288 yd. long. The total length of the whole scheme is 550 yd.
The viaduct will run parallel to and slightly to the west of Pelham Street, adjoining which are some railway sidings. At the northern end of the viaduct and slightly above the present road level there will be a traffic roundabout and a short linking road with a one-way traffic system to connect with some existing side roads: To meet modem traffic requirements the structure, of deck-type design, will be 68 ft. wide and have dual 24-ft. carriageways, a 4-ft. central reservation, and two 8-ft. footpaths.
Constructional work is planned to begin on the central portion, which is already clear of buildings. The new route will probably supersede the High Street as a Class 1 road. While work is going on, additional traffic and some temporary increase in congestion will be thrown on the High Street; afterwards the delay at these two levelcrossings will affect only local traffic in the city.