Norfolk, Multiple Traffic Notices, 40mph Speed Limit

THE NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

(HELLESDON, A140 CROMER ROAD, A140 HOLT ROAD AND C259 MIDDLETON’S LANE)

PROPOSED TRAFFIC ORDERS AND NOTICES 2025

The Norfolk County Council propose to make the following two Orders under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984:-

The Norfolk County Council (Hellesdon, A140 Cromer Road/ Holt Road) (40 mph Speed Limit) Consolidation and Variation Order 2025

The effect of which will be to consolidate The Norfolk County Council (Hellesdon, Cromer Road/ Holt Road) (40 M.P.H. Speed Limit) Order 2006 (the “2006 Order”) and vary the existing 40 mph speed limit on the A140 Cromer Road/ Holt Road by adding an additional length of road as follows thereby extending the current 40 mph speed limit. The extension will prohibit motor vehicles proceeding at a speed exceeding 40 miles per hour on the additional length of road A140 Cromer Road/ Holt Road from a point 670 metres north-west of its junction with the C259 Middleton’s Lane north westwards to its junction with the A1270 Broadland Northway Roundabout.

The effect on the additional length of road will be to reduce the speed limit from the existing National Speed Limit from 60 mph to 40 mph.

The 2006 Order is proposed to be consolidated for clarity and efficient administration of the restrictions. As part of the consolidation the 2006 Order is being updated to reflect current legislation.

The Norfolk County Council (Hellesdon, A140 Holt Road) (Prohibition of Stopping and Waiting on Verge and Footway) Order 2025

The effect of which will be to prohibit any motor vehicle to stop or wait along the footway (which for the purposes of this Order shall include the shared use path), and verge of the A140 Holt Road (west side) from its junction with C259 Middleton’s Lane to a point 625 metres in a north westerly direction.

The Norfolk County Council, Hellesdon, A140 Holt Road and C259 Middleton’s Lane, Footway to Shared Use Path Conversion Notice 2025

Notice is hereby given that the Norfolk County Council propose to convert lengths of existing footway to and create new unsegregated shared use path for use by pedestrians and pedal cycles using powers under Section 66(1) and (4) and Section 65(1) of the Highways Act 1980 at the following locations:

1. A140 Holt Road (Western Side) from a point 40 metres southeast of its junction with C259 Middleton’s Lane to a point 75 metres south of its junction with the A1270 Broadland Northway (there will be a break in the shared use cycleway and footway at the junction with C259 Middleton’s Lane)

2. C259 Middleton’s Lane (Northern Side) from its junction with the A140 Holt Road to a point 24 metres in a south westerly direction

3. C259 Middleton’s Lane (Southern Side) from its junction with the A140 Holt Road to a point 40 metres in a south westerly direction

4. A140 Holt Road (Eastern Side) from its junction with Amsterdam Way to a point 55 metres in a north westerly direction

The conversion will consist of widening the existing footways to construct a combined cycleway/footway 3.0 metres in width or creating this as new. Pedestrians and cyclists will have to share and will not be segregated. The reason for this proposal is to provide a safer route for all road users.

The Norfolk County Council, Hellesdon, A140 Holt Road

Bus Stop Clearway Notice 2025

Notice is hereby given that Norfolk County Council propose to introduce bus stop clearways with markings defined in the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, which will introduce a No Waiting at Any Time restriction for any vehicles, except buses at the:

1. A140 Holt Road (Western Side) from a point 35 metres southeast of its junction with the A1270 Broadland Northway Roundabout to a point 50 metres in a south-easterly direction.

2. A140 Holt Road (Eastern Side) from a point 145 metres southeast of its junction with the A1270 Broadland Northway Roundabout to a point 50 metres in a south-easterly direction.

3. A140 Holt Road (Western Side) from a point 160 metres northwest of its junction with the C259 Middleton’s Lane to a point 13 metres in a north-westerly direction.

4. A140 Holt Road (Eastern Side) from a point 170 metres northwest of its junction with the C259 Middleton’s Lane to a point 13 metres in a north-westerly direction.

The Norfolk County Council, Hellesdon, C259 Middleton’s Lane,

Toucan Crossing Notice 2025

Pursuant to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, Part 3 Sections 23 and 25, notice is hereby given that the Norfolk County Council propose to install a Toucan Pedestrian and Cyclist Crossing at a point the C259 Middleton’s Lane 13 metres southwest of its junction with the A140 Holt Road.

The reason for this proposal is to provide a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists.

Copies of the draft Orders, a plan associated with the Orders and the Notices, the Statement of Reasons and the existing Order being consolidated may be viewed online at https://norfolk.citizenspace.com/. Copies are also available for inspection at Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH and at the offices of Broadland District Council, Horizon Business Centre, Peachman Way, Norwich, NR7 0WF. However, in office staffing levels have been reduced and viewing online would be recommended.

Any objections and representations relating to the proposed Orders must be made in writing and must specify the grounds on which they are made. All correspondence for these proposals must be received at the office of nplaw, Norfolk County Council, Chief Executive’s Office, South Wing, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH, marked for the attention of nplaw Traffic Regulation Order Team by no later than 8th April 2025. They may also be emailed to trafficorders@norfolk.gov.uk

Any person who wishes to comment on the Notice proposals should write to nplaw, Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH, marked for the attention of the nplaw Traffic Regulation Order Team by no later than 8th April 2025. They may also be emailed to trafficorders@norfolk.gov.uk

The Officer D Goutan dealing with the public enquiries concerning these proposals can be contacted at 0344 800 8020.

DATED this 14th day of March 2025

Katrina Hulatt, Director of Legal Services (Nplaw), County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich NR1 2DH