Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 15433
A46: Newark
Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026
Question
Jerome Mayhew
Conservative — Broadland and Fakenham
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, for what reason National Highways cancelled its contract with Skanska for the A46 Newark Bypass scheme; and whether the scheme remains part of the strategic roads programme.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe contract for the A46 scheme was awarded to Skanska in 2022. The Government inherited a series of unaffordable commitments in July 2024 and conducted a Spending Review. As a result, the A46 scheme was expected to be delivered later than previously assu...
ⓘ
This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 15433) →