A major step forward has been taken towards improving one of Lincolnshire’s busiest junctions, a planning application for the A46 Nettleham Roundabout improvement scheme now submitted.

The proposed improvements would help reduce congestion and make journeys more reliable for people travelling between Lincoln, Nettleham and surrounding communities, while creating safer and more accessible facilities for people walking and cycling.

The plans include enlarging the existing roundabout, adding extra approach lanes and building a new pedestrian and cycle bridge. Together, the improvements are designed to improve traffic flow while creating a safer connection for communities north of Lincoln and those travelling into and around the city.

Cllr David East, executive member for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “Submitting the planning application is an important milestone for this project and brings us a step closer to delivering improvements that could make a real difference to the communities and people who use this part of the network every day.

“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.

“But this project is about much more than improving journeys by car. The proposed new pedestrian and cycle bridge would provide a safer and more accessible connection between communities north of Lincoln and the city, including for families, schoolchildren and people using National Cycle Route 1.

“We want to make it easier and safer for people to choose to walk or cycle where they can, while also improving conditions for those who need to travel by car, public transport or commercial vehicle. That means a better connected and more accessible network for everyone.”

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