A new speed limit for lorries will help to ease traffic congestion slightly but calls are still being made for the A16 to become a dual carriageway.
The change in legislation saw speed limits in England for heavy goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes rise from 40mph to 50mph on single carriageways and from 50mph to 60mph on dual carriageways.
The change to speed limits amends previous regulation dating back to the 1980s.
The Government has predicted the move, which came into force on April 6, will boost the economy by around £11million.
Phil Scarlett, president of the Spalding and District Area Chamber of Commerce, has welcomed the change but says it will not solve the problem completely.
He said: “It should speed up traffic but won’t actually move it anywhere else.
“There will still be some level of frustration for drivers because it’s only a small increase in the speed limit.”
Mr Scarlett was among a group from South Holland who visited 10 Downing Street to discuss the possibility of the A16 becoming a dual carriageway.
He added: “We have been speaking to Lincolnshire County Council about options to improve the A16, particularly at pinch points such as the Eye roundabout.
“We are looking at things that can be done to allow traffic to flow better.”
However road safety charity Brake has reiterated its concern over the changes.
Campaigns manager Gary Rae said: “We are disappointed that the government has gone against the advice of road safety groups on this issue.
“The decision to increase HGV speed limits is short-sighted and runs against work to more effectively manage traffic speeds and reduce casualties on our roads.
“The relationship between speed and casualties is a proven one, so allowing the largest vehicles on our roads to reach higher speeds more often risks more deaths, serious injuries, and additional cost to the taxpayer.
“It sets a dangerous precedent that if traffic laws are persistently flouted; the government would rather change them than enforce them.”
The changes were announced in November by then Transport Minister Claire Perry, who said: “The national speed limit increase on dual carriageways will modernise an outdated regulation dating from the 1980s, better reflecting the capabilities of modern HGVs. It will help to free professional hauliers from unnecessary regulation.
“Our impact assessment concludes there is not expected to be an adverse effect on road safety, but we will be monitoring the impacts closely.”
