A significant junction in North Lincolnshire, the A15/A1077 Barton roundabout, is scheduled for a series of full overnight closures whilst vital work is conducted. Alongside this, the roundabout will endure four days of lane closures later this month. North Lincolnshire Council has announced that the actions are being taken to enhance motorists’ safety by improving road visibility. The project will involve cutting back trees and scrub around the junction and resurfacing the area. The spokesperson for the council stated that the tree and vegetation clearance would not only boost safety but would also bolster biodiversity. The removal of trees and plants will pave the way for a greater variety of plant life, including wildflowers like orchids, fairy flax, yellow wort, and knapweeds. The council also highlighted the area’s reputation as one of only two locations in North Lincolnshire that host the common broomrape, a unique parasitic plant. The official explained that the increase in wild plants would draw more insects and pollinators, especially the common blue butterfly. The roundabout will be subject to traffic management plans during the resurfacing and safety work. From Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25, there will be an inner ring lane closure from 9am to 4pm each day. Furthermore, from Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2, there will be a full road closure of the interchange and all approaches from 8pm to 6am each day.
This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk.
