£110 million for North Hykeham Relief Road

The government has announced £110 million of funding for the North Hykeham Relief Road.

Work will begin next month on the brand-new dual carriageway between the A46 and A15.

It is hoped the link road will open up new job opportunities with improved connections to Lincoln, as well as reduce congestion in surrounding villages and improve road safety.

Safe cycling and walking provisions will be built into the scheme.

The road is expected to be completed by May 2029.

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."

Cllr Sean Matthews, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, 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 7 hectares of employment space. It will also contribute £800 million in economic benefits for the county over the next 60 years, which is a massive amount."