Representation by Ringland Parish Council (Ringland Parish Council)
- Date submitted
- 15 June 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
The A47 project involves the removal of the existing roundabout at Easton and as a consequence effectively closes one of the three current routes for light traffic to cross the Wensum valley. Traffic flow across the valley is already highly congested and is a major problem for local residents and businesses. This situation will only be resolved if the proposed Norwich Western Link Road is built, but this is a separate project administered by Norfolk County Council rather than Highways England. If the NWL is not built or is significantly delayed as seems highly likely then the impact on the local and wider community and business will be disastrous. Both projects should be reviewed as one entity and neither should proceed without the other being approved at the same time.