On Monday 7 March, Conservative-run Lincolnshire County Council will be providing an update on the North Hykeham Relief Road (Southern Bypass) at its Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee. This includes identifying the preferred contractor to design and build the new road with a view to submitting a planning application in 2023 and starting construction towards the end of 2025
Lincoln MP, Karl McCartney, said: “I am very pleased that this vital road project, which will be the final piece of the jigsaw in creating a ‘ring road’ around the City of Lincoln, is moving forward at pace. The Conservative-run County Council should be commended for being so positive in quickly pushing on with this.
“This new road will have significant benefits to the City and the whole County. It will lead to more jobs, a cleaner environment and less congestion. This Conservative Government investment in our local infrastructure is another true sign of its commitment to improve the quality of life and opportunities for the area. This is ‘levelling up’ in action.”
The new relief road would form the final section of a complete ring road around Lincoln, making it easier for local people, commuters and anyone else passing through to get around. It would also cut traffic in and around North Hykeham, Lincoln and the surrounding villages, in addition to helping to meet the area's growth target and better connect the A46 between the Midlands through to the Humber ports.
As part of the scheme, a new dual carriageway would be built, linking the A46 Pennells Roundabout to the newly constructed Lincoln Eastern Bypass, creating a complete ring road around the city. New roundabouts would be built at South Hykeham Road, Brant Road and Grantham Road and a number of new bridges would also be constructed, including at Station Road and over the River Witham.
