Around one million pounds is being invested by Anglian Water in a project to protect homes in Ruskington, Lincolnshire.

The 10 week scheme will see close to 200 metres of new sewer pipes installed in the High Street area to increase the capacity of the sewer network. An additional 80,000 litre capacity storage tank is also being constructed beneath the Red Lion pub car park.

Antony Innes, from Anglian Water, said: "We understand how devastating any type of flooding is, this is why we’re regularly investing in projects like this to help protect homes and improve our network.


"To allow this work to be completed as quickly and safely as possible the High Street will be closed to through traffic for the duration of the project, and the work on High Street North and Fen Road will need temporary traffic lights and a lane closure. Access to residents will be maintained at all times.

"Unfortunately, the nature of this work means the Red Lion pub will be closed for around five weeks. We have specialists working with the owners to discuss compensation, and try to minimise the impact of the work.

"We know this type of work will cause disruption to the local area and we’re sorry for that, but we hope the local community and businesses will understand what work we’re doing and why."

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