The following correspondence has been received from Highways England regarding resurfacing of the A47. Click here to view the diagrams referenced below.
Important roadworks information
Dear Sir/Madam
UPDATE: A47 Postwick to Thickthorn: resurfacing
I write to inform you that we’ll be carrying out essential resurfacing works between the above locations. During this work, we’ll also be renewing faded road markings and replacing damaged safety barriers, signage and road studs.
We plan to complete these works over 4 months, from 4 May to 16 August, subject to weather conditions.
Due to the extensive amount of work on this project, we have split the works into four phases. We have closely liaised with the local authority to agree the most suitable diversion routes for each phase as detailed below and the diagrams attached:
Phase 1(a): A47 lane closures between Postwick and Thickthorn, in both directions, starting Tuesday 4 May to Sunday 23 May, including weekends.
(3 weeks)
- Whilst the road will remain open, there will be lane closures on the A47 between Postwick and Thickthorn. (Diagram 1)
Phase 1(b): A47 overnight closures (8pm – 6am) between Postwick and Thickthorn, in both directions, starting Monday 24 May to Thursday 27 May.
- nights)
- Westbound traffic will be diverted onto the A1270 and join Holt Road/Cromer Road after Norwich International airport. They will join Boundary Road (part of inner ring round anti clockwise) then joining the A11 at Mount Pleasant and re-join the A47 at Thickthorn. Eastbound traffic will follow the same diversion but in reverse. (Diagram 2)
Please note that only one direction of traffic will be closed at any one time for the above phase.
Phase 2(a): A47 overnight closures (8pm – 6am) between Thickthorn Interchange and Trowse eastbound only, starting Tuesday 1 June to Monday 7 June, including weekends. (6 nights)
- Eastbound traffic wanting to leave the A47 at Thickthorn interchange and travel along the A11 to join the A146 to Trowse Newton and re-join the A47. (Diagram 3)
Phase 2(b): a two-way Contraflow system will be in place between Trowse Newton and Thickthorn Interchange, while works will be undertaken throughout the day and night, including weekends, starting Monday 7 June to Tuesday 22 June. (2 weeks) (Diagram 4)
Phase 2(c): A47 overnight closures (8pm – 6am) between Thickthorn Interchange and Trowse, eastbound only, starting Tuesday 22 June to Sunday 27 June, including the weekend. (6 nights)
- Eastbound traffic wanting to leave the A47 at Thickthorn interchange and travel along the A11 to join the A146 to Trowse Newton and re-join the A47. (Diagram 5)
Please note that we will provide further updates of the scheme as it progresses. The remaining two phases will consist of contraflow between Ipswich Road and Thickthorn and overnight closures between Postwick and Trowse. This is expected to take place in July and August.
COVID19
Please be assured all our sites have strict safeguarding measures to prevent the spread of COVID19 and none of our sites are open to the public. We will be carrying out all works following safety guidelines set by the Government.
Find out more
To stay informed about all the latest updates on this scheme, visit A47 Postwick to Ipswich Road resurfacing – Highways England. If you have any enquiries please contact the Highways England Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000.
