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Automatic rising bollard installation in Lincolnshire
Automatic bollards for sites across Lincolnshire: surveyed, quoted in writing and installed by our crews.
Computer-generated imageAutomatic bollards in Lincolnshire
Hydraulic and electro-mechanical rising bollards installed with controls, safety loops, signals and power, for managed vehicle access. We cover Lincolnshire — Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston and Grantham and more.
Highway authorities for local roads in Lincolnshire: Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council.
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Guide prices in Lincolnshire
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £3,095–£8,295 + VAT | Electro-mechanical or entry hydraulic, controls, loops and photocell |
| Upgraded | £6,795–£11,995 + VAT | Heavy-duty hydraulic, traffic light, signs and LED head |
| Premium | £10,495–£15,495 + VAT | High-cycle or crash-rated automatic bollard |
Per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning; +3% for East of England. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Local authorities across Lincolnshire
| Town | Highway / roads authority | Planning authority |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | Lincolnshire County Council | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Grimsby | North East Lincolnshire Council | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Scunthorpe | North Lincolnshire Council | North Lincolnshire Council |
| Boston | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for Boston |
| Grantham | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for South Kesteven |
| Cleethorpes | North East Lincolnshire Council | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Spalding | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for South Holland |
| Skegness | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for East Lindsey |
| Stamford | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for South Kesteven |
| Gainsborough | Lincolnshire County Council | the council for West Lindsey |
Rules for automatic bollards in England
Bollards on adopted highway are a matter for the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980, so they need its written agreement. On private land the owner's agreement is what matters; listed buildings and conservation areas need a word with the planning team first. Rising bollards should fail safe, never rise beneath a vehicle, carry clear signs and give the emergency services an override.
Details and sources: bollard rules in England.
How installation works
Excavate and set cassettes
Each cassette pit is excavated to the manufacturer's depth, with the base prepared to drain. Cassettes are set to finished road level and fall, then concreted in.
Ducts, drainage and loops
Ducts are laid between the bollards, the controller cabinet and access devices, with draw pits where runs change direction. The drain is connected and the safety and exit loops are cut into the surface and sealed.
Power and controls
A qualified electrician installs the supply and isolation, and the controller, traffic lights, photocells and access devices are mounted and wired.
Train and hand over
Site staff are shown how to lower the bollard in an emergency and how to recognise faults. You receive keys, the commissioning record and the manufacturer's manuals.
Automatic bollards in Lincolnshire: FAQs
Do you cover all of Lincolnshire for automatic bollards?
Yes — including Lincoln, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Boston, Grantham, Cleethorpes, Spalding and Skegness. Enter your postcode in the price calculator to confirm.
How much do automatic bollards cost in Lincolnshire?
In Lincolnshire, typically £3,095–£15,495 per bollard, installed with controls, loops and commissioning, plus VAT, using our East of England guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Who do I ask about bollards on public land in Lincolnshire?
For local roads, Lincolnshire County Council, North East Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Council; National Highways covers motorways and trunk roads. Bollards on adopted highway need the highway authority's written agreement.
What stops a rising bollard hitting a car?
A safety loop in the road detects a vehicle above or close to the bollard and blocks the rise, backed up by photocells. Traffic lights and head lights tell drivers when to stop. The settings are tested on site with vehicles before handover.
What happens in a power cut?
That depends on how the system is configured. Traffic bollards are often set to lower or can be lowered with a manual release, so vehicles are not trapped. Security bollards may be set to stay raised, with a procedure for staff to follow.