North Hykeham Relief Road - August 2026 update

NHRR Drone - Aug 2026

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

What we achieved in July

  • Continued site clearance, fencing, topsoil strip and preparation works across the scheme
  • Continued haul road construction and access works across key sections of the route
  • Completed South Hykeham Road site access, with works progressed between the A46 and South Hykeham Road
  • Installed cabins at the A46 compound, alongside car park construction, drainage, ducting and site access works
  • Construction of the new PMA track and preparation of the materials processing area
  • Progressed bulk excavation and earthworks embankment construction at Grantham Road / Lincoln Cliff and across the wider scheme
  • Progressed attenuation pond preparation, with drainage works commenced to ponds and outfalls, including pipework and headwalls
  • Carried out works to construct the temporary River Witham bridge, including bank seat construction and on-site fabrication of the temporary bridge structure
  • Built piling platforms and started test piling works at Station Road, Wath Lane and River Witham locations
  • Continued service protection slab works and construction of the compound area at Station Road
  • Delivered social impact activities, including support for Waddington Play Park and engagement with local schools and community events

What’s happening in August

  • Progress site clearance and preparation works across the scheme
  • Progress haul road construction and access works throughout the project area
  • Continue earthworks, embankment construction and material processing at Grantham Road / Lincoln Cliff
  • Continue works to the A46 compound, including cabling, drainage, ducting and car park construction
  • Continue drainage works to attenuation ponds and outfalls, including pipework and headwall installation
  • Continue test piling works at Station Road, Wath Lane and River Witham
  • Continue construction of the temporary River Witham bridge, including launch preparations and works to move the structure over the river
  • Continue utility diversions with National Grid and Anglian Water across the scheme
  • Continue dust mitigation measures around Grantham Road / Lincoln Cliff, including installation of a dust barrier
  • Prepare 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
    • A full overview of alterations to nearby Public Rights of Way
  • 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

  • N/A

Published: 3rd August 2026