Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Government backs North Hykeham Relief Road project

The Department for Transport has reaffirmed its support for the North Hykeham Relief Road, a key infrastructure project in Lincolnshire. The road is part of the Government’s wider Plan for Change and is expected to improve regional connectivity and support local economic growth significantly.

The project, currently undergoing a public inquiry, has faced uncertainty over the past year. However, the latest confirmation has given the project team a boost. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2025, with an expected completion date of late 2028. The overall cost is estimated to fall between £180 million and £208 million.

Once completed, the road will serve as the final section of a ring road around Lincoln, improving traffic flow and journey time reliability. The new road will open up land for 4,500 homes and seven hectares of employment space, contributing an estimated £350 million to the local economy over the next 60 years. The road will also improve the A46 corridor, linking the Midlands with the Humber ports.

The development includes the construction of new roundabouts at South Hykeham Road, Brant Road, and Grantham Road, as well as bridges at Station Road and over the River Witham.

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