Please note that the public inquiry for this project, originally scheduled to begin on 12th November, has been cancelled following from all objections being withdrawn.
The public inquiry for the Dunholme / Welton roundabout project will take place over four days, 12 - 15 November, at The County Assembly Rooms in uphill Lincoln.
Cllr Richard Davies, executive member for highways, said: "We've heard back from the DfT about the legal orders for the A46 near Dunholme and Welton and can confirm that we've received some objections. As a result, we will be heading to public inquiry in November.
"Over the past six months, we've worked closely with three of the objectors, including Cycling UK, and they’ve agreed to withdraw their objections.
"We're still actively engaging with Western Power Distribution and Premier Housing in hopes of addressing their concerns and having their objections removed.
"Although an inquiry will still need to go ahead, having these objections removed will greatly reduce the chance of further delays in getting this project off the ground.
"However, this will rely heavily on third parties being open to negotiations and fully supporting the project.
"Regardless of the objections and the public inquiry, we're still confident this scheme will go ahead next summer and are continuing to do everything we can in the background to ensure we can hit the ground running.
“The benefits of this scheme are two-fold. Not only will it help improve safety in a location where there have been several collisions in recent years, but it will also help to reduce congestion on Lincoln Road and accommodate future development in the area.
"Once built, the new roundabout and realigned A46 will be much safer and more reliable for anyone traveling this route."
The A46 Dunholme, Welton Roundabout project will be part-funded using the £2m allocated to the authority by the Department of Transport (DfT) from tranche 2 of its National Productivity Investment Fund. The remaining funding for the construction of the scheme, including third party contributions, is currently being reviewed by the county council.
For the latest news on the A46 Dunholme / Welton Roundabout, visit www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/majorprojects.