North Hykeham Relief Road - July 2026 update

NHRR Haul Road Drone - June 2026

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

What we achieved in June

  • Continued site-wide vegetation clearance, fence installation and access construction
  • Continued construction of haul road 
  • Demolished properties on Station Road
  • Started construction of main site compound near the A46 
  • Completed topsoil strip and preparation works for the materials processing area at Grantham Road / Lincoln Cliff
  • Commenced earthworks operation at Lincoln Cliff 
  • Completed topsoil strip between Grantham Road and A15
  • Completed three National Grid electricity diversions along the route
  • National Grid commenced diversion of overhead lines at South Hykeham Road
  • Anglian Water continuing works to divert four assets across the scheme
  • Constructed temporary bridge embankments, installed sheet piles for abutments and commenced construction of bank seats
  • Commenced piling platform at Station Road

What’s happening in July 

  • Continue main construction works and site clearance across the scheme
  • Continue temporary bridge construction
  • Carry out installation of piling platforms for all bridges
  • Commence bulk earthworks, including pond construction and drainage ditches
  • Continue construction of 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 and Anglian Water to continue utility diversions across the project
  • Continue boundary fencing installation and preparation of work areas for future construction phases

Current/ongoing traffic restrictions and closures

  • Various alterations to Public Rights of Way near to where the relief road is being built
  • Temporary traffic signals and reduced speed limits at South Hykeham Road, Brant Road, Grantham Road, and Station Road to facilitate construction of accesses and haul road crossings
  • 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

  • Friday 3 July for three evenings - full road closure in place from 8pm Friday evening until 6am Monday morning
    • Diversion route: via A607 / B1178 / A15, and vice versa
  • Monday 20 July for five days - 24/7 temporary traffic lights in place from 7am Monday until 8pm Friday
  • Friday 24 July for three evenings - full road closure in place from 8pm Friday evening until 6am Monday morning
    • Diversion route: via A607 / B1178 / A15, and vice versa

Published: 1st July 2026