The £110 million taxpayer investment in the North Hykeham Relief Road will also mean faster journeys and less congestion for people across Lincoln and Lincolnshire
Tens of thousands of people across Lincoln and Lincolnshire are set to benefit from faster journeys, after the government confirmed taxpayer funding for the North Hykeham Relief Road today (18 February 2026).
Work will begin just next month with the brand-new dual carriageway between the A46 and A15, backed by over £110 million in government funding, supporting the delivery of 4,500 homes around Lincoln.
The link road will open up new job opportunities through improved connections into Lincoln, reduce congestion in surrounding villages and improve road safety.
The project will also give people more options to travel with safe cycling and walking provisions built into the scheme.
Roads and Buses Minister, Simon Lightwood, said:
First proposed in the mid-2000s, the relief road has long been anticipated, with the Department for Transport’s confirmation of funding ensuring drivers can enjoy the new road as soon as possible.
Spades in the ground to kick off work on the project will begin in the middle of March, with an expected completion date of May 2029.
Cllr Sean Matthews, Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, said:
Simon Beardsley, Chief Executive Officer for Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, said: