£10m roundabout upgrade plans submitted

Plans have been submitted to upgrade one of Lincoln's busiest road junctions in a bid to cut congestion and improve safety.

The scheme for the A46 Nettleham roundabout includes additional lanes and a 98ft (30m) pedestrian and cycle bridge linking the city with Nettleham, Lincolnshire County Council said.

The improvements, previously estimated to cost about £10m, are designed to ease traffic flows and make the junction safer for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Councillor David East, the authority's executive member for highways, described the submission of the plans as a significant milestone for the project.

He said: "Nettleham roundabout is one of the busiest junctions in Lincolnshire and congestion can have a significant impact on people's day-to-day journeys, particularly at peak times.

"These proposals are about making travel more reliable, reducing delays and helping to ease pressure on nearby local roads."

He added the proposed new pedestrian and cycle bridge would also provide a safer and more accessible connection between communities north of Lincoln and the city, including for families, schoolchildren and people using the cycle route.

A decision on the application is expected in early 2027.

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