Work to begin on road damaged by badger sett

Works to repair a North Lincolnshire road damaged by a badger sett will begin on Monday.

College Road, in East Halton, will be fully rebuilt, with the embankment repaired and strengthened, a new surface laid, and sections of safety barrier replaced.

The road has been closed since October 2025, when the local authority deemed it "no longer safe" for motorists.

Councillor Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said residents have "shown real patience" while awaiting the repairs.

"Issues like this – including dealing properly with protected wildlife – do take time, but we've been determined to get to a point where we can move forward safely and properly," he said.

Badgers are a protected species, making it illegal to kill or trap them without a licence.

The project, which is being delivered in partnership with Natural England, is expected to see the road reopen by July.

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