Anwick drivers: A153 resurfacing still on track for September

demoduck.co.uk editorial team 2026-08-05 10:19 2 min read

Roadworks sign in the foreground with heavy construction machinery working in the background.

As of 5 August 2026, the A153 works in Anwick are still on course for an early September completion, with Lincolnshire County Council confirming the programme has not slipped. The latest update says crews have moved from the west side of the village into the next construction phase east of Anwick, so the schedule remains live for residents, school transport operators and local businesses.

Current project status on the road

Since works started around three weeks ago, the team has laid more than 3,500 tonnes of road-building material and finished resurfacing on the western section. The project manager’s update says a sustained dry spell has helped work progress as planned despite heat, which reduced the risk of delays from weather-related setbacks. The project is designed to rebuild the carriageway and drainage together, not just apply a temporary surface.

Anwick drivers: A153 resurfacing still on track for September

What has shifted since earlier progress checks

Council sources confirm the active focus is now on the east side of Anwick, where excavation and reconstruction are under way. In total, around 6,000 tonnes of new road material are expected across the full scheme, so the remaining work is the larger structural stage rather than just finishing touches. The wider Strategic Route Surfacing programme behind this is a £12 million maintenance plan, with additional routes such as the A15, A151, A57, A1031, A606 and B1174 also scheduled in 2026/27.

Timeline and disruption plan

Milestone	Status
Latest confirmed update	5 Aug 2026
West of Anwick	More than 3,500 tonnes used and section resurfaced
East of Anwick	Excavation and reconstruction now underway
Overall material use	Around 6,000 tonnes in total for this scheme
Works window	Weekday evenings overnight
Completion target	Early September

What this means for motorists and residents

Cllr David East said the scheme is about protecting a key county route, not only creating one smoother stretch. For daily users, the practical effect is reduced pothole risk and fewer future emergency repairs if the rebuild is completed on time. The council is also improving verge drainage at the same time, which is intended to extend carriageway life and limit repeated water-related damage. The next confirmed milestone is completion of the east-side reconstruction before the early September handover phase.

Source: Lincolnshire County Council

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