North Hykeham Relief Road - June 2026 update

North Hykeham Relief Road Balfour dumper and excavator

An overview of progress on the North Hykeham Relief Road project.

What we achieved in May

  • Further works to temporary site compound and extended parking
  • Continued site-wide vegetation clearance, fence installation and access construction
  • Continued construction of haul road 
  • Started demolition of Station Road properties
  • Started construction of main site compound towards near the A46 section
  • Commenced topsoil strip and preparation works for the materials processing area at Grantham Road / Lincoln Cliff
  • Supported The Spires Federation, enhancing Forest School environments for three schools 

What’s happening in June 

  • Continue main construction works and site clearance 
  • Begin temporary bridge construction to facilitate crossing the River Witham
  • Carry out installation of piling platforms for all bridges
  • Commence bulk earthworks, including pond construction and drainage ditches
  • Continue work to haul roads and site accesses 
  • Continue main construction of A46 site compound and processing area at Grantham Road
  • Continue demolition of Station Road properties
  • National Grid utility diversions across the project
  • Commence topsoil strip to Lincoln Cliff
  • Continue boundary fencing installation and preparation of work areas for future construction phases

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Temporary traffic restrictions i.e. reduced speed limits at all junctions
  • Temporary traffic signals at main junctions to facilitate construction of accesses and haul road crossings (located at South Hykeham Road, Brant Road, Grantham Road, and Station Road)
  • Various alterations to Public Rights of Way near to where the relief road is being built from, including the Viking Way footpath
  • Closure of Somerton Gate Lane 
    • Diversion route via Hill Top / Station Road / Brant Road.
    • Access will be maintained for residents, the allotments, and local businesses from the Station Road / Hill Top end

Upcoming traffic restrictions and closures

  • Monday 22 June - 24/7 road closures on South Hykeham Road for National Grid utility works 
    • Diversion route via Butts Lane / Bridge Road / A46 / Newark Road / Boundary Lane, and vice versa

Published: 2nd June 2026