Work on Wyberton puffin crossing completed

Work to install a new puffin crossing have been completed.

Lincolnshire County Council have been carrying out the project on London Road, Wyberton, near the village’s Co-op store and the entrance to Parthian Avenue.

“This new crossing on London Road, which is part of our community crossings initiative, will have a very positive impact on Wyberton,” said Coun Richard Davies, executive member for highways.

“So far, the initiative is progressing really well with new crossings built in Great Gonerby, Grantham and Boston so far.

“And, because all of these crossings were proposed by local people via their elected county councillor, everyone has been incredibly supportive of what we’re doing.

“This is a perfect example of councillors delivering for their local residents, since all of these new crossings will not only increase safety, but also improve the lives of those living in the communities where they’re located by making it easier to get around without a car.”

Coun Alison Austin, county councillor for Boston South, said: "As the former A16, London Road is still a busy route for local traffic between Boston and Kirton.

"The Co-op shop and the nearby community facilities are very popular destinations for local people and others, so this new crossing will make getting around without a car much safer.”

This project is part of the ongoing community crossing Initiative, which will see more than ten pedestrian crossings built throughout the county.

The initiative will cost £3.8 million, with £1.5 million earmarked by executive in 2023 and the remaining coming from a combination of additional county council funding and developer contributions.