Overview

• Lincolnshire County Council completed the 0.6-mile northern section, including the £50m bridge over the East Coast Main Line, in October 2024.
• Officials cite pandemic-era cost increases and inflation for reallocating nearly £28m in 2023 and delaying full completion until at least 2030.
• The 2025-26 budget earmarks £27.7m for the southern section against an estimated £50m-60m build cost.
• Council leaders are partnering with South Holland District Council and Homes England to secure the extra £30m-plus needed to finish the route.
• Residents and campaigners have criticised the unfinished bypass as a waste of taxpayer money despite its role in unlocking land for 1,100 new homes.