£110m for relief road confirmed

Work can finally start on the North Hykeham Relief Road after funding of £110m was confirmed by the Government yesterday.

The new dual carriageway will run between the A46 and A15 roads and create access to land around the city for development including 4,500 new homes.

The news announced by the Department of Transport was welcomed by Lincoln MP Hamish Falconer as a means to ease congestion and improve road safety.

“This major investment will speed up journeys, support local businesses and help deliver the infrastructure our growing city needs.

“Work starts next month, with completion expected in 2029. A big step forward for our area and our future.”

The scheme was first proposed in the mid-2000s with the relief road plans going through numerous planning stages and consultations.

The project will be delivered by Lincolnshire County Council which has appointed contractor Balfour Beatty to deliver this section of Lincoln’s bypass.

Leader Cllr Sean Matthews said: “This is a huge milestone for the project. We’ve now cleared the final hurdle of getting the final piece of Lincoln’s ring road built. Now that all funding for the scheme is in place, our focus will be on making sure Balfour Beatty is ready to hit the ground running ahead of breaking ground in March.

“This road will offer huge economic benefits when it’s finished, including opening up land for 4,500 homes and 7ha of employment space. It will also contribute £800M in economic benefits for the county over the next 60 years, which is a massive amount.”

The route will link the A46 Pennells Roundabout with the Lincoln Eastern Bypass and includes a series of new roundabouts at South Hykeham Road, Brant Road and Grantham Road with bridges at Station Road and over the River Witham.

Roads and Buses Minister, Simon Lightwood, said: :Roads are a key link for communities, boosting access to opportunities and jobs, which is why I am delighted to confirm funding for this project.

“We’re putting our money where our mouth is, with a £110 million investment that will mean faster journeys and less congestion. I look forward to seeing how it will transform Lincolnshire moving forward.”