The essential work is planned on the A18 (Melton Road) in Wrawby, requiring a temporary road closure from 19:00 on Friday 13 February until 06:00 on Monday 16 February. Diversion signage will be in place around the closure to keep engineers and road users safe. 
 
If teams are unable to complete the work due to circumstances beyond their control, such as adverse weather conditions, the work will be carried out on a contingency weekend of 20 to 23 February. This will only be used if the initial closure cannot go ahead. 
 
The work is being delivered by Anglian Water’s Strategic Pipeline Alliance, comprising leading partners Costain, Farrans, Jacobs, and Mott MacDonald Bentley (MMB). The Strategic Pipeline will eventually stretch hundreds of kilometres from Elsham in North Lincolnshire to Essex, and is a key part of Anglian Water’s long-term plan to build resilience in one of the driest parts of the UK. 
 
As part of the project, Anglian Water will be installing a pipeline beneath the A18 carriageway, which requires a road closure to allow the engineers in the alliance to work safely. The weekends have been chosen in close consultation with Lincolnshire Highways to minimise disruption to residents, businesses and road users as much as possible. 
 
Colin Wilkinson, Programme Area Manager at SPA, said: “These works are critical to enhancing the region’s resilience to climate change and water scarcity, ensuring we can continue to meet the needs of our growing region. 
 
“We know road closures are never ideal, and we’re grateful for the patience and understanding of the local community while we carry out this essential work in North Lincolnshire.” 
 
Anglian Water's networks are getting the biggest upgrade of their time. With a plan worth over £11billion, the water company is building for better for the community and environment to keep taps flowing and toilets flushing now and for generations to come. Further information is available on Anglian Water's website: anglianwater.co.uk/buildingforbetter