Final stretch of bypass recommended for approval

The new road will link the A46 near Whisby, left, to near RAF Waddington, right

The final stretch of Lincoln's bypass has been recommended for approval.

Planning officers have given their backing to the plans, which will now go before Lincolnshire County Council.

If approved, the North Hykeham Relief Road will complete a full circle of the city.

Councillor Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said it was "great news".

However, although it will be seen as a step in the right direction, he added "it does not mean we’ve been given the all-clear".

The plan will need to be approved by county councillors before project teams can begin work.

Sam Edwards, head of highways infrastructure at the authority, said the road would bring "so many benefits to Lincoln".

He said: "It gives resilience to the network and provides what is a massively needed additional East West connectivity that just isn't there at the moment."

Mr Edwards believes it could be 2028 before the road is finished.

"Should we secure planning, should we secure legal orders, we're looking to be on site 18 months from now for a period of three years," he added.

"I know for many that feels a long, long way away, but actually in this scale of infrastructure it's not that far away at all."

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