Aerial shots show progress on Newark Southern Link Road project

New aerial photos released by the developer of a major roadworks project show the scale of construction.

The Newark Southern Link Road is a £100m project, which will connect the A1 at Balderton to the A46 at Farndon.

The project aims to alleviate congestion, improve transport and create access to land for housing and businesses by completing a circular route around the town.

The first phase between Staple Lane and Bowbridge Lane has been completed and the developers — Urban and Civic — are currently on site at both ends of the route delivering the A46 to Bowbridge Lane element and linking the Southern Link Road from Staple Lane to the Great North Road just south of the A1 junction.

The final connection at the A1 end is expected to be completed by the end of November 2024, with the remaining works scheduled to be finished by Summer 2026.

Mike van den Berg, Project director at Urban&Civic said: “We’re proud to be leading the delivery of the Southern Link Road which is a significant piece of infrastructure for Newark.

“We know through working closely with the District Council and local communities around Middlebeck, just how important this road will be to the town’s prosperity and the future expansion of the new community of Middlebeck.”

Nottinghamshire County Council has approved the transfer of £3m to Newark and Sherwood District Council, aimed at unlocking thousands of new homes and jobs in the area.