The Relief Road will begin construction in early 2026 after being given the green light by the government. However, it’s not been decided yet whether will need to pay for over £4million of extra design features to protect .

The recommendations for a were previously described as a “travesty” by councillors. The authority is talking to the government about whether the project would be unacceptable without them, and says no decision has been made yet.

The new dual carriageway will connect Lincoln’s eastern bypass to the A46 Pennells roundabout, completing a ring road around . The government will contribute £110million, with the council’s share rising to just over £100million after a series of unexpected costs.

Reform Councillor Michael Cheyne, executive member for highways, said: “This is

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