PLANS for the proposed A160 upgrade were put on display to the public yesterday.
Representatives from the Highways Agency were on hand to answer questions from residents about the multi-million-pound scheme during a drop-in session at South Killingholme Community Centre.
A second session is being held at the same venue today between 10am and 4pm.
Formal consultation on the project began on April 8 and will run until May 20.
After considering feedback from the public, which can also be submitted by phone, e-mail or post, the Highways Agency is hoping to submit a planning application by early 2014.
Subject to approval, work could start by the summer of 2015, with completion due by the autumn of 2016.
The project, which is expected to cost between £89 million to £132 million, will see the entire three-mile stretch of road upgraded to a dual carriageway, improving access to the port of Immingham and the area's two oil refineries.
The upgrade is also seen as vital for the growth of the area's renewables industry, as the route will provide access to the Able UK's planned marine energy park at East Halton.
Frank Underwood, 68, of East Halton, believes the proposed upgrade will make the road much safer, particularly for vehicles joining the carriageway from the A180.
He said: "There have been some nasty smashes involving lorries coming off the A180 onto the A160 where it is a single carriageway.
"Making the road a dual carriageway will inevitably make it much safer.
"It looks a really good scheme.
"You can tell that they have really thought about it."
He added that closing the central reservation gap at the junction with Town Street, preventing cars from turning right in front of oncoming traffic, would also improve safety.
A new road and footbridge will be built to provide access over the dual carriageway between both sides of the village of South Killingholme.
Wilfred Scutt, 70, who lives in the village, said: "I don't have a problem with the overall objective which is getting the transport to the docks.
"Our main concerns were the removal of the gap at Town Street. It is not a big danger, but at least we are now getting this road bridge."
For more information about the consultation, visit www.highways.gov.uk/consultations/a160-a180-port-of-immingham-improvement-consultation, e-mail a160immingham@highways.gsi.gov.uk or call 0113 283 6258.
The deadline for submissions is Monday, May 20.
ON THE WEB: Are you affected by the planned A160 upgrade? Have your say at www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk
