A46 Bypass Delayed as Skanska Contract Ends | Nottingham News

The A46 Newark bypass project, long-awaited to ease East Midlands traffic, hit a major roadblock as Skanska’s contract was canceled by National Highways. This critical route connects the M1 to Lincolnshire and was slated for completion between 2026 and 2031. Though Skanska remains thanked for past work, local leaders worry—and National Highways now seeks a new contractor to keep the upgrade moving. No official cancellation of the entire scheme, but uncertainty looms over when—or if—construction will resume. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e3dfb798e06b9bf