In Lincolnshire the A1 bypasses Stamford and Grantham, the A15 runs through Lincoln to the Humber Bridge, the A46 links Lincoln with Grimsby and Cleethorpes, and in the north the M180 and A180 serve Humberside Airport and the Port of Immingham. In summer the A158 from Lincoln to Skegness gets congested with holiday traffic heading for the coast, Butlins and Fantasy Island - check the live list and the places below before you go.
Tolls, charges and local schemes that catch drivers out.
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Humber Bridge tolls
Humber Bridge tolls are paid online, in the Humber Bridge app or at PayPoint by midnight the day after crossing. Cars cost £2.00, or £1.50 with an account; a £25 admin fee is added for each unpaid crossing.
Construction of the North Hykeham Relief Road, a dual carriageway linking the A46 Pennells Roundabout with the Lincoln Eastern Bypass, began in March 2026. The council expects it to open in summer 2029.
East Lindsey District Council car parks, including those in Skegness, Ingoldmells and Mablethorpe, have charges or restrictions from 8am to 6pm daily and are free between 6pm and 8am.
Where National Highways recorded the most unplanned incidents in the last 30 days: collisions, breakdowns, obstructions and queues. Roadworks are not counted.
1THE A46 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A1434 AND A57near Lincolnmostly queues11incidents
2THE A46 NORTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A1133 AND A1434near Lincolnmostly queues10incidents
3THE A46 SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A57 AND A1434near Lincolnmostly queues8incidents
4THE M180 WESTBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS J3 AND J2near Scunthorpemostly queues4incidents
5THE A46 SOUTHBOUND BETWEEN JUNCTIONS WITH THE A1434 AND A1133in Lincolnshiremostly queues2incidents
Most incidents in Lincolnshire started between 06:00 and 09:00 UK TIME (48% of them).
Main roads in Lincolnshire
Live counts inside the county. Tap a road for its own live page.
No incidents are being reported on Lincolnshire's motorways and major A-roads right now (checked 12:50).
Are any roads closed in Lincolnshire?
No roads are fully closed in Lincolnshire right now. Checked 12:50.
How many roadworks are there in Lincolnshire?
There are 0 roadworks listed in Lincolnshire at the moment. Tap "Roadworks" above the list to see where each one is and when it clears.
Where does this information come from?
Incidents, closures and roadworks come from National Highways. Reports from drivers are shown as "Community report". Lincolnshire here means Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.
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