Cringleford - Proposed Toucan Crossing & Shared Use Footway/Cycle Track

THE NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL (CRINGLEFORD, COLNEY LANE) TOUCAN CROSSING AND SHARED USE FOOTWAY/CYCLE TRACK NOTICE 2026

Toucan Crossing Notice

As required under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 notice is hereby given that Norfolk County Council propose to install a toucan crossing point with associated controlled areas at the following location in the Parish of Cringleford:

Installation of a Toucan Crossing with Controlled Areas

The reason for this proposal is to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists accessing the proposed shared use footway/cycle track by providing a controlled and convenient crossing point, enabling them to cross the road safely and with greater confidence.

Conversion of Highway to Shared Use Footway/Cycle Track Notice

Under Sections 65(1), 66(1) and 66(4) of the Highways Act 1980, Norfolk County Council propose to install a shared use footway/cycle track (with rights of way on foot) at the following location in the Parish of Cringleford:

Conversion of Highway to Shared Use Footway/Cycle Track

The reason for this proposal is to provide a safer environment for pedestrians and cyclists. The shared use footway/cycle track is proposed to be up to 3 metres in width, with pedestrians and cyclists having joint use and not being segregated.

A copy of the plan may be viewed online at www.norfolk.citizenspace.com. Copies are also available for inspection at Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH and the offices of South Norfolk Council, The Horizon Centre, Peachman Way, Broadland Business Park, Norwich, NR7 0WF. Online viewing is recommended.

Any person who wishes to comment on the Toucan Crossing or make any objections and representations relating to the shared use footway/cycle track, 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, County Hall, Martineau Lane, Norwich, NR1 2DH, marked for the attention of the nplaw Traffic Regulation Order Team by no later than 17 November 2026. They may also be emailed to trafficorders@norfolk.gov.uk.

The officer dealing with this scheme is Mr A Chase, telephone 0344 800 8020.

DATED this 23rd day of October 2026.

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

Note: Information you send to the Council will be used for any purpose connected with these proposals and will be held as long as reasonably necessary for those purposes. It may also be released to others in response to freedom of information requests.