North Hykeham Relief Road granted planning permission
It's expected public consultations will start in late summer
Lincoln is now a step closer to having a full ring road after permission was granted for the ÂŁ200 million pound North Hykeham relief road.
The proposals would see a dual carriageway link between the eastern bypass and the A46 south of the city.
It's expected public consultations will start in late summer.
If all goes well work will begin at the end of next year with the opening around 3 years later.
Members of the county council’s Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee voted in favour of granting planning consent for the massive infrastructure project.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said:
“I’m incredibly happy to say that the North Hykeham Relief Road has officially been granted planning permission, which means we’re one step closer to a full ring road around Lincoln.
“Now that planning consent’s been granted, our team can formally enter into negotiations with landowners while continuing to prep all of the legal orders needed before construction can start.
"These include compulsory purchase orders granting powers to obtain the land needed for the road and side roads orders granting powers to improve or alter the highway.
“Our current plan is to present these to Highways and Transport Scrutiny Committee in June and then Executive in July, before making them live for public consultation.
“The focus will then be preparing a full business case for DfT before making a start on building the road late next year.”
The cost of the project is currently estimated to be between ÂŁ180m and ÂŁ208m.
As part of the project, new roundabouts would be built at South Hykeham Road, Brant Road and Grantham Road. A number of bridges would also be constructed, including at Station Road and over the River Witham.
Cllr Martin Hill, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said:
“When built, the new relief road will form the final section of a complete ring road around Lincoln, making it much easier for people to get around the area.
“Among its many benefits, the North Hykeham Relief Road will help reduce congestion in and around North Hykeham, Lincoln and the surrounding villages; and improve journey time reliability; help us meet the area's growth target; and better connect the A46 between the Midlands through to the Humber ports.”