A46 Newark - Widmerpool Dualling

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Scheme Outline

Construction of a new dual-two lane route between the end of the improved section of the A46 north of Leicester and the Newark Northern Bypass. The route will be mostly, if not entirely, grade separated. The scheme will complete improvements to the A46 between the M1 at Leicester and Lincoln, but oddly leaves the already congested single-carriageway Newark Bypass in place.

Project Statistics

Cost
Unknown
Finance
Central Government/TPI
Estimated duration of works
Unknown
Length of new road
17 miles

Progress

March 2006
Local news reports claim that this scheme has been cancelled as the East Midlands Regional Assembly cannot supply funding for it. Local media have already launched a campaign to get the road built.
May 2006
Lobbying for the resurrection of this scheme continues: the Newark Business Club Action Group is meeting government ministers to put their case forward. The road's postponement has become a serious local issue.

More information

Campaign information
newarkhub.co.uk (see Discussion Forum)

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With thanks to Alistair Millar and Gerry McKenna for information on this page.