Family-friendly area in the town is now in place after day of works.
Work to install bollards and new signage in Horncastle have been completed in order to create a pedestrian-only area in the town.
Working on Sunday (March 16), an LCC highways team installed bollards and changed signs to restrict access by vehicles into Market Place and St Lawrence Street.
As well as the pedestrian area, work was also carried out to create a new taxi bay with changes to a limited waiting bay also going on. Provision for taxis will be relocated from outside the Post Office to outside No.4/6 St Lawrence St. The time period for existing limited waiting bay will also be extended from 20 to 30 minutes with new signs and markings being installed for these bays.
The scheme has been generated through support from Lincolnshire County Councillor William Gray, the Town Council and East Lindsey District Council.
Cllr William Gray, local councillor for Horncastle
Cllr Gray said: “I am delighted that the pedestrianised area is now in place in the heart of our historic market town.
“The area will give the opportunity to provide a permanent safe space for pavement cafes and outdoor events. I would ask everyone to respect the fact that vehicles are now restricted from this area to create a safe family-friendly pedestrianised zone for all.
“A lot of work has gone into making this a reality. I am grateful to those who have supported this including local businesses, the Town Council, East Lindsey District Council the Horncastle Business and Community Network and many other organisations in the town.
“I truly believe this will be a great asset for Horncastle town centre.”
For up-to-date information about this and other roadworks, please visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/roadworks.