Keswick and Intwood Parish Council

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

(EAST CARLETON) (EMERGENCY NOTICE)

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTION 2021

Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 – Section 14(2)

In accordance with the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, the Norfolk County Council HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that owing to a burst water main the use by vehicles of the U78103 Swardeston Lane from 228m northeast of its junction with C178 Intwood Road for 30m north-eastwards in the PARISH OF EAST CARLETON will be temporarily prohibited from 25^th to 29^th October 2021 for the duration of the works, expected to be about 5 days within the period. If necessary the restriction could run for a maximum period of 21 days.

Alternative route is via: U78103 Swardeston Lane/Low Common/The Common, U78029 The Common/Intwood Lane/Swardeston Lane, U78028 Swardeston Lane, C178 Intwood Lane and vice versa (Keswick and Intwood, East Carleton, Swardeston).

(If necessary the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date of the Order)

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

The person dealing with enquiries at Norfolk County Council is          (Community and Environmental Services Department) Telephone 0344 800 8020.

Dated this 28^th day of October 2021

A47 Trowse Interchange to Postwick Interchange

I am writing to inform you that we’ll be carrying out essential survey work to assess the condition of the road between the above locations in both directions.

We plan to complete this work over 2 weeks from Monday 25 October to Friday 5 November between 8pm and 6am, during weeknights only, subject to weather conditions.

Closures and diversions

To carry out this work safely, we will need to close the A47, and divert traffic. We have liaised with the local authority to agree the most suitable dates and diversion routes for this work. We will be working in three phases along the A47 as follows:

1. Trowse Interchange to Postwick Interchange eastbound – Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October.

1. Blofield to Postwick Interchange westbound – Friday 29 October to Wednesday 3 November.

1. Cucumber Lane Roundabout to Blofield eastbound – Wednesday 3 November to Friday 5 November.

Eastbound traffic will be diverted off the A47 at Trowse Interchange onto the A146 and A143 to re-join the A47 at Vauxhall Roundabout.

Westbound traffic will follow the same diversion as above but in reverse.

COVID-19

Please be assured all our sites have strict safeguarding measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and none of our sites are open to the public. We will be carrying out all works following safety guidelines set by the government.

How to find out more

To find out more about roadworks we’re carrying out across the East of England, please visit www.highwaysengland.co.uk/our-work/east/ to register for the latest alerts. If you have any enquiries please contact the National Highways Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000, or by email to info@highwaysengland.co.uk

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL has made a Temporary Traffic Order affecting the C179 Church Road from 10m either side of the level crossing in the PARISH OF SWAINSTHORPE because of works to facilitate the offloading of a rail lorry.

The road will be temporarily closed (except for access) between 22:00 and 05:00 from 13th to 16th September 2021 for the duration of the works expected to be about 4 nights within the period.

Alternative route is via: Church Road, Norwich Road, Ipswich Road, Mulbarton Road, Main Road, The Common, Rectory Lane, The Warren Lane, Swainsthorpe Road (Caistor St Edmund and Bixley, Swainsthorpe, Mulbarton, Stoke Holy Cross, Swardeston, Keswick and Intwood).

(If necessary the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date of the Order).

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

The person dealing with enquiries at Norfolk County Council is Harvey Woodyatt (Community and Environmental Services) Telephone 0344 800 8020.

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL has made a Temporary Traffic Order affecting the B1134 Station Road 10m either side of the level crossing in the PARISH OF TIVETSHALL because of works to defective rails.

The road will be temporarily closed (except for access) from 23:00 on 7^th to 08:00 on 8^th August 2021 for the duration of the works expected to be about 9 hours within the period.

Alternative route is via: Station Road, Ipswich Road, The Street, Norwich Road, Mulbarton Road, Main Road, The Turnpike, Market Place, Queen Street, King Street, Castle Hill Road, Haugh Road, Mile Road, Heath Road, Long Row (Newton Flotman, Bracon Ash, Wacton, Mulbarton, Caistor St. Edmund and Bixley, Swainsthorpe, Carleton Rode, Banham, Old Buckenham, Ashwellthorpe and Fundenhall, Stoke Holy Cross, Tacolneston, Winfarthing, Bunwell, Tasburgh, Pulham Market, Long Stratton, Swardeston, Keswick and Intwood, Tibenham, Wreningham, Saxlingham Nethergate, Forncett, Aslacton, Gissing, New Buckenham, Tivetshall).

(If necessary the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date of the Order).

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

The person dealing with enquiries at Norfolk County Council is Harvey Woodyatt (Community and Environmental Services) Telephone 0344 800 8020.

Important roadworks information A47 Blofield Junction: resurfacing I write to inform you that we are in the planning stages of carrying out essential resurfacing works at the above location.  We plan to complete these works over 7 weeks, weeknights only, from 13 September to 5 November, subject to weather conditions. We are currently agreeing the most suitable diversion routes and once these have been finalised, I will write to you with the details of these. Location Plan- 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 find out more about roadworks we’re carrying out across the East of England, please visit www.highwaysengland.co.uk/our-work/east/ to register for the latest alerts. If you have any enquiries please contact the Highways England Customer Contact Centre on 0300 123 5000, or by e-mail to info@highwaysengland.co.uk

UPDATE: A47 Postwick to Thickthorn: resurfacing

I write to update you on the change to the upcoming phase of the resurfacing work taking place at the above location.

A two-way contraflow system will be in place day and night (including weekends) between Postwick and Ipswich Road, starting Sunday morning 4 July to Tuesday 13 July.

Please note that during this phase the A146 westbound off slip and on slip will be closed, advanced warning signs and a clearly signed diversion will be in place.

Please see below location map of the closure-

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

(KESWICK AND INTWOOD) (URGENT NOTICE)

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTION 2021

Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984 – Section 14(2)

In accordance with the provisions of Section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act, 1984, the Norfolk County Council HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that owing to track inspection works the use by vehicles of the C178 Intwood Road from 10m either side of the level crossing in the PARISH OF  KESWICK AND INTWOOD will be temporarily prohibited from 23:30 on 6^th to 06:00 on 7^th July 2021 for the duration of the works, expected to be about 6 ½ hours within the period. If necessary the restriction could run for a maximum period of 5 days.

Alternative route is via: Intwood Lane, Swardeston Lane, The Common, Short Lane, Main Road, Mulbarton Road, Low Road, Keswick Road (Cringleford, Keswick and Intwood, Swardeston)

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

The person dealing with enquiries at Norfolk County Council is Harvey Woodyatt (Community and Environmental Services) Telephone 0344 800 8020.

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Order affecting the C184 Low Road 10m either side of the railway crossing in the PARISHES OF KESWICK AND INTWOOD because of track maintenance works.

The road will be temporarily closed (except for access) 23:00 on 7^th to 06:00 on 8^th July 2021 for the duration of the works expected to be about 7 hours within the period.

Alternative route is via: Low Road, Mulbarton Road, Ipswich Road, Daniels Road, Newmarket Road, Eaton Street, Newmarket Road, Keswick Road (Cringleford, Keswick and Intwood)

(If necessary the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date of the Order).

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

The person dealing with enquiries at Norfolk County Council is Harvey Woodyatt (Community and Environmental Services) Telephone 0344 800 8020

Thursday 10th June 2021

The following update has been received from Highways England:

We have closely liaised with the local authority to agree the most suitable diversion routes for the current and final phase, as detailed below, subject to weather conditions:

• Phase 5a: A11 closure Snetterton junction to Attleborough, between now and Saturday 12 June, between the hours of 8pm and 6am.
• Phase 5b: A11 closure between A1075 roundabout at Thetford to Snetterton junction, starting Monday 14 June to Saturday 26 June, between the hours of 8pm and 6am, excluding Sunday’s.

Southbound traffic will be diverted from Thetford via the A1066, joining the A140 at Scole to A47/Norwich Southern Bypass to Thickthorn junction, then south on A11 to Attleborough

 

Southbound traffic for HGV’s and vehicles over 4.7 metres/15.6ft will be diverted from Thickthorn Junction via the A47/Norwich Southern Bypass and follow the A140, the A143 before joining the A14 at junction 38.

 

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.

1. 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.

Click here to read a letter received regarding the upcoming surveys that will be undertaken on behalf of Highways England, along the A11 between Spooner Row and Thickthorn Interchange for approximately 2 weeks from Monday 10 May.

The letter that has been sent to residents and businesses in the surrounding area, which details the surveys they are undertaking, the dates and timings and the relevant diversion routes.

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Order affecting the C179 Church Road for 10 metres either side of the level crossing in the PARISH OF SWAINSTHORPE because of track relaying works.

The road will be temporarily closed (except for access) between 23:00 to 06:00 hours from 10th May 2021 to 11th May 2021 for the duration of the works expected to be 1 night.

Alternative route is via: Church Road, Norwich Road, Ipswich Road, Mulbarton Road, Main Road, The Common, Rectory Lane, The Warren Lane (Mulbarton, Caistor. Edmund and Bixley, Swainsthorpe, Stoke Holy Cross, Swardeston, Keswick and Intwood)

(If necessary the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date of the Order).

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

The person dealing with enquiries at Norfolk County Council is Adam Mayo (Community and Environmental Services) Telephone 0344 800 8020.

Dated this 23rd day of April 2021

Helen Edwards
Chief Legal Officer

Important roadworks information

Dear Sir/Madam

A47 between Postwick and Thickthorn Interchange: resurfacing

I write to inform you that we are in the planning stages of essential resurfacing works on the A47 Norwich Bypass. We plan to complete these works over 4 months, from 4 May to 6 August, subject to weather conditions.

Due to the extensive amount of work on this project, we will split the works into a number phases which will include; lane closures, contraflow and night-time closures.

We are closely liaising with the local authority to agree the most suitable diversion routes and construction programme. Once this has been finalised I will write to you again with more information.

Location map of the works-