The National Highways (Highways England) in the UK has announced preferred route for A46 trade corridor which connects the M5 with Humber Ports. The improvements will bring smoother and more reliable journeys for the 17,000 drivers.

The proposed route will:

• Widen the A46 to a dual carriageway to provide two lanes in each direction between the Farndon and Winthorpe junctions;
• Provide a new bridge over the A1 to the north of the existing bridge;
• Flyover junction at Cattle Market with the A46 elevated to pass over the roundabout;
• Add traffic lights to Farndon junction to improve flows during peak hours;
• Winthorpe junction will be enlarged to a five-arm roundabout with traffic lights to connect the new A46 link.

The authority will now carry out further surveys and assessments to develop the design of the preferred route project further.