A wishlist for Sleaford’s traffic woes Sleaford Lincolnshire
A bypass, a link road and a dual-carriage A17 would make Sleaford traffic faster and safer, the council says.
A feasibility study would be needed to determine whether improved journey times and congestion would be worth the cost and environmental impact.The Lincolnshire County Council report says that the single carriageway portion is liable to congestion, which slows business and infuriates drivers. “Currently for drivers, it is an 800m journey to get from Lafford Terrace on Eastgate to the Leisure Centre on Boston Road, despite these locations being 100m apart,” it says.
Councillor Mervyn Head said: “It’s important to look at the modes of transport we use, and invest in the right ones at the right time.
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