Drainage Overhaul Targets Village Flooding

Drainage improvements are planned for Cherry Willingham, a village near Lincoln, to combat recurring flooding. The county council has announced that work will begin on July 20, targeting long-standing issues affecting homes, particularly on Fiskerton Road and Waterford Lane. This initiative aims to bolster the local drainage system, making it more robust against heavy rainfall.

The project is scheduled to continue until the end of October, with work occurring on weekdays. Several phases of road closures will be implemented to facilitate the upgrades. Specifically, Fiskerton Road will see closures between July 23 and August 15, and again from August 17 to September 2. Parts of Waterford Lane will also be closed from September 3 to September 25.

Council representatives have emphasized the thorough investigation and design efforts behind this project. The aim is to provide a significantly improved and more resilient drainage infrastructure for the future. While disruptions are expected due to the necessary road closures, measures like traffic lights will be used to minimize inconvenience where possible.