Further night time closures of the A1 northbound are planned this month as work continues on Grantham's much-needed Southern Relief Road.

In a progress report issued today, Lincolnshire County Council says steel and concrete works to the first phase of new A1 bridge continue and are set to be completed in September.

In August, the council says its contractors achieved:

Continued steel and concrete works, waterproofing and backfill for A1 bridge

Continued drainage works to the eastern and western roundabouts

Continued ecological surveying for Phase Three

Continued post-excavation archaeological reporting In September, we should see: Completion of steel and concrete works to the first phase the A1 bridge

Carry out earthworks, pavement construction and surfacing to tie the new bridge into the A1

Continue drainage works to the western side of the scheme

Install temporary sheet piles on the A1

In the update, the county council also warns of upcoming traffic restrictions and closures as part of the construction work.

They are:

Full night-time closure on the northbound A1 between Little Ponton and Harlaxton from from 8pm to 6am

Tuesday 1 September to Friday 4 September

Monday 7 September to Friday 11 September

Wednesday 30 September During this time, there will be a diversion route via the A606 at Stamford to A607 to A1 at Harlaxton. In addition, there remains current/ongoing traffic restrictions of a 50mph speed limit and narrowed lanes on the A1 between Harlaxton to Little Ponton. The £102million road is due for completion in winter 2022/23 when it will join the A52 at Somerby Hill.