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Norwich - Multiple Temporary Road and Footpath Closures for Utility and Highway Works
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Norfolk County Council TEMPORARY TRAFFIC REGULATION ORDERS 2026 (NORWICH) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
Norfolk County Council in exercise of its powers under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, hereby give notice that:
i) THEY PROPOSE TO MAKE Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders in respect of the following roads:
ALMA TERRACE – from its junction with Waterloo Road to its junction with Aylsham Road to facilitate new gas connection works from 22nd to 23rd October 2026 (may continue until 4th December 2026). Alternative route is via: Waterloo Road, Buxton Road, Aylsham Road. The works promoter is Norfolk County Council.
BOWTHORPE ROAD – from its junction with A1074 Dereham Road for 30m south-westwards to facilitate sewer connection works from 23rd to 30th October 2026 (may continue until 11th December 2026). Alternative route is via: Westbound – Dereham Road, Dereham Road/Sweet Briar Road Roundabout, Guardian Road and Bowthorpe Road. Eastbound – Bowthorpe Road, Farrow Road, Earlham Road/Farrow Road Roundabout, Farrow Road, Guardian Road, Dereham Road/Sweet Briar Road Roundabout, Dereham Road. The works promoter is Dynamik Construction Services.
CHARTWELL ROAD – from its junction with Constitution Hill Roundabout to its junction with Wroxham Road Roundabout (eastbound lane only) to facilitate wig-wag signal replacement works from 19th to 30th October 2026 (may continue until 11th December 2026). Alternative route is via: Chartwell Road, Mile Cross Lane, Reepham Road, Cromer Road, Holt Road, Broadland Northway and Wroxham Road (Norwich, Hellesdon, Beeston St. Andrew, Spixworth, Horsford, Rackheath, Sprowston, Old Catton, Horsham St. Faith and Newton St. Faith). The works promoter is Norfolk County Council.
HALF MILE ROAD – from its junction with Aylsham Road for 35m westwards to facilitate traffic signal upgrade works from 23rd to 29th October 2026 (may continue until 10th December 2026). Alternative route is via: Aylsham Road, Mile Cross Road, Half Mile Road and vice versa. The works promoter is Norfolk County Council.
ii) THEY HAVE MADE Temporary Traffic Regulation Orders in respect of the following roads:
ALBURY WALK, ALBURY WALK FOOTPATH – A) Albury Walk from its junction with Buckland Rise to its junction with Kingswood Close and B) Albury Walk footpath between 18 and 20 Amderley Drive from its junction with Kingswood Close for 24m northwards to facilitate duct installation works between 09:30 and 15:30 from 12th to 14th October 2026 (may continue until 25th November 2026). Alternative route is via: Buckland Rise, Amderley Drive, Kingswood Close Footpath in front of 21 to Amderley Drive, Kingswood Close and vice versa. The works promoter is BT.
UNTHANK ROAD from A) its junction with Mile End Road for 30m north-eastwards and B) its junction with Mile End Road for 30m south-westwards to facilitate electrical link box replacement works from 13th to 16th October 2026 (may continue until 27th November 2026). Alternative route is via: A) Unthank Road, Cleveland Road, Chapel Field Road, St Stephens Road, Newmarket Road, Mile End Road and vice versa. B) Southbound – Unthank Road, Newmarket Road, Mile End Road. Southbound – Mile End Road, Newmarket Road, Eaton Street, Bluebell Road, Bluebell Road to Newmarket Road Slip Road, Newmarket Road and Unthank Road. The works promoter is UK Power Networks.
Unless otherwise stated, the effect of these Orders will be to prohibit the use by traffic of the named road(s)/ footpath(s). In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance. Where an Order is for a reason other than works it is because of the likelihood of danger to the public or of serious damage to the road/footpath.
Anticipated dates are stated but the Orders may continue until the end date where necessary or required. The Orders are revoked on the end date or on the actual date of removal of the prohibition/restriction where earlier without further notice.
If necessary, the restrictions can have a maximum duration of 18 months or 6 months in respect of footpaths, cycle tracks, bridleways, restricted byways, and byways open to all traffic (BOAT), but may also be extended further by the Secretary of State.
Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.
Full details on the closures/restrictions are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the relevant Streetworks Team by email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk or telephone 0344 800 8020.
Dated this 9th day of October 2026.
Katrina Hulatt, Director of Legal Services (nplaw), County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH
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