The North Hykeham Relief Road will link the A46 and A15, supporting thousands of new homes, improving travel and boosting local economic growth.
A long-awaited relief road in Lincolnshire has been given the green light, with more than £110 in government funding.
With work due to commence next month, the new dual carriageway will link the A46 and A15 and it aims to cut congestion while transforming travel across Lincoln and the surrounding area.
The scheme is expected to support 4,500 new homes, improve access to jobs and includes cycling and walking routes to ease congestion and boost road safety.
First proposed in the mid-2000s, the relief road has been long anticipated by local communities. The Department for Transport confirmed construction will start in mid-March, with completion expected in May 2029.
Simon Lightwood, the roads and buses ministers, 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, added: ‘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 seven 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.’
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