New junction to be built for M181
A new roundabout will be built on Burringham Road
A new junction is going to be built on the M181, and North Lincolnshire Council is hoping that it will drastically improve travel times across the region. They are now looking for developers to bid for the multi-million pound tender, with work set to start in the new year.
They believe that, as well as opening up 60 acres of land for new developments, it will reduce congestion at Berkeley Circle and cut commute times to towns and cities from Scunthorpe.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader, North Lincolnshire Council, said: “This is a huge step towards the next stage of development for the motorway network in North Lincolnshire which itself is a critical piece of infrastructure that will have a huge impact across the area."
This all comes after a new junction was completed further north along the same route, marking the first major investment in the motorways in North Lincolnshire since the M181 was opened in 1978.
Tender for the development will be open for the next six weeks, with the council appointing contractors before Christmas.
Cllr Waltham added: “I’m looking forward to seeing this next major development get started, unlocking the land so new jobs can be created as businesses invest and grow.”