Lincolnshire County Council has unveiled proposals for a major package of transport improvements to be funded by the Mayor for Greater Lincolnshire and the Combined County Authority.

The plans using the authority’s Local Transport Grant (LTG) between 2026 and 2030 will then be put to the executive member for highways for approval ahead of being presented to the Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority’s transport board in September.

Sam Edwards, head of highways and economic infrastructure, said: “This is a significant opportunity for Lincolnshire to secure long-term investment in the infrastructure our communities and economy rely on.

“Our proposed programme has been built on strong evidence, clear priorities and a focus on deliverability, ensuring we can make the most of the funding period to deliver real improvements for residents, businesses and visitors.

The county council is biding for a new package of funding for road improvements via the Greater Lincolnshire Mayor and the Combined County Authority.

placeholder image — The county council is biding for a new package of funding for road improvements via the Greater Lincolnshire Mayor and the Combined County Authority.

“This is about improving connectivity, supporting growth and making journeys safer and more reliable right across the county.”

The council says the proposed programme was drew on previously-agreed transport strategies, safety data, economic growth plans, housing delivery priorities and known network constraints.

It was also designed to align with the themes set by the Department for Transport for the Local Transport Grant programme which include reducing congestion and improving road safety; improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists; supporting housing and economic growth: enhancing public transport; improving accessibility and inclusive transport; supporting low and zero-emission transport solutions.

The projects included in the proposal include bus station and bus shelter improvements across the county, active travel improvements at locations around the county, and road-widening and junction improvements on the A15.

If funding is secured, each scheme would progress through further stages including detailed design, environmental assessments, stakeholder engagement, planning approvals, land acquisition (where required) and construction planning. Costs and delivery programmes would continue to be refined.

Mr Edwards added: “Our proposed LTG programme builds on significant investment delivered across Lincolnshire over the past nine years, which has seen improvements to key transport corridors, junctions and strategic routes across the county.

“This new programme would be the next phase of a long-term approach to improving transport infrastructure across Lincolnshire and supporting communities, businesses and economic growth.”

The programme has been developed in close partnership with the GLCCA and will continue to be delivered collaboratively.

The GLCCA provides strategic oversight, while Lincolnshire County Council and other local authorities are responsible for delivering individual schemes.

This approach ensures investment decisions are aligned across Greater Lincolnshire while still reflecting local priorities.

The Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority (GLCCA) administers the LTG funding and is responsible for submitting the final programme to the Department for Transport.

The LTG is designed to give local areas greater flexibility to invest in transport infrastructure that supports economic growth, improves connectivity and addresses local transport challenges.