Representation by North Tuddenham Parish Council (North Tuddenham Parish Council)
- Date submitted
- 16 June 2021
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
Generally, the route met with approval of North Tuddenham PC as it will meet the key objectives of providing a safer and faster route into Norwich and beyond. The complex road interchanges at Wood Lane and Blind Lane (Norwich Road) did raise a few eyebrows. Concern was expressed about increased traffic along narrow minor roads especially Taverham Road to Ringland and Berry’s Lane towards Barnham Broom. We are not convinced that the impacts of the proposed FEP in Colton or the future housing development plans west of Norwich have been considered deeply enough. Locally, we wanted assurances about maintaining a road into Hockering whilst slowly down and limiting the traffic coming from Lyng - mainly HGVs from the Industrial Zone and the A1067. This has been accepted with T-Junction to Lyng and use of existing road to Hockering village. The possibility of encouraging a local bus service to Norwich from Dereham via North Tuddenham and Hockering has been suggested but nothing has developed to date. The issues of HGVs continuing to use Stone Road to access the A47 at North Tuddenham despite the proposed NWL road or more worryingly if the NWL does not happen, must be addressed. With both Low Road East and Mattishall Lane in Hockering due to be closed off, concern was expressed as to how Hockering villagers would access the surgery in Mattishall and potential traffic congestion, if diverted around Fox Lane. Fortunately, Mattishall Lane will remain open as an underpass, so this is positive news for North Tuddenham. 4 other main points were raised in discussions with both HE and Norfolk County Council about the route and the effect on minor roads. At the time of writing no answers have been given. 1. Blind exit from Fox Lane overpass towards old Main Road especially turning right to Lyng or Hockering. Several ‘near misses’ have been reported as traffic coming from these directions is far too fast. 2. Exits from existing A47 are very sharp and roads signs are continually being knocked over as cars negotiate the very demanding curvatures. 3. Residents have also expressed concern about the proximity of the River Tud south of Hockering to the new dual carriageway. 4. Will there be any noise reduction on the new stretch of dual carriageway between North Tuddenham and Hockering? Thank you.