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A46 between Farndon and Winthorpe roundabouts, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire·In developmentTransport
A46 Newark Bypass
- StagePotential cancellation named in HM Treasury Defence Investment Plan funding explainer (30 Jun 2026); scheme yet to enter contract; DfT to consult on RIS3 reductions
- Next milestoneDfT stakeholder consultation before final decision on cancellation
- Last checked1 November 2026
What has changed on this project, and when
- Next milestone: DfT stakeholder consultation before final decision on cancellation2 November 2026 · previously: Government funding decision and re-procurement of main construction contract
- Stage: Potential cancellation named in HM Treasury Defence Investment Plan funding explainer (30 Jun 2026); scheme yet to enter contract; DfT to consult on RIS3 reductions2 November 2026 · previously: Proposed for cancellation in HM Treasury Defence Investment Plan Funding Explainer 30 Jun 2026 (£700m roads-to-defence reallocation); National Highways terminated Skanska's £297m construction contract 1 Jul 2026
- Value: Not disclosed2 November 2026 · previously: £686 million (reported scheme value)
- Status: In development27 October 2026 · previously: Archived
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