Adoption of new roads

Adopted roads and structures

New highways and structures may be adopted if they meet the agreed standards.

For information about adopted highways and boundaries in Lincolnshire, call 01522 782070. You can also view a list of publicly maintainable highways.

We inspect and maintain the majority of bridges, culverts, subways, footbridges, retaining walls which affect the highway.

Most structures are routinely inspected every two years with a more detailed inspection every six years. Highways retaining walls are only inspected every six years.

Report a structure fault