The UK Government has authorised Lincolnshire County Council to proceed with the North Hykeham Relief Road, following approval of the necessary legal orders by the Secretary of State.
The decision allows the council to begin the procurement and construction process for the long-awaited infrastructure project, which aims to complete a full ring road around Lincoln. A contractor appointment is expected to be confirmed early in the new year.
The North Hykeham Relief Road will create a new dual carriageway connecting the A46 Pennells Roundabout to the Lincoln Eastern Bypass. The scheme includes new roundabouts at South Hykeham Road, Brant Road, and Grantham Road, as well as several bridge structures, including one over the River Witham and another at Station Road.
Once completed, the road is expected to ease congestion, support economic growth, and improve transport links for local businesses and residents. The approval marks a key milestone in one of Lincolnshire’s most significant transport infrastructure investments in recent years.
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