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Temporary Road Closure Norwich Road, Freethorpe

The closure is due to be put in place from 5th October 2026.

Published: 29 September 2026

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Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (6403-5400-9271-0152) affecting U59302 Norwich Road from its junction with C875 Freethorpe Road for 1,160 metres westwards (the “Road”) in the Parishes of Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood, and Reedham to facilitate new duct with cab and chamber installation works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 5th to 23rd October 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 4th December 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via: Freethorpe Road, Church Road, Cantley Road, Limpenhoe Road, Hall Road, Cow Meadow Road, Grove Road, The Common, Chapelfield, The Green, Reedham Road (Freethorpe, Cantley, Limpenhoe and Southwood, Reedham).

The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: CityFibre Metro Networks Ltd.

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 4th December 2026 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

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.

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

Dated this 25th day of September 2026.

Katrina Hulatt

Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

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