Work on a new link road as part of a major infrastructure upgrade scheme in Norfolk is now complete.

The New Drayton Lane route was built by Balfour Beatty and forms part of the 20km Norwich Northern Distributor Road (NNDR) contract.

The scheme will now enter its final phase of construction for the major junction between the A1270 NNDR and the A140 Cromer Road.

New Drayton Lane will become part of the B1149, providing a new route to Norwich via the NNDR for Holt Road traffic, and for locals travelling from Horsford, Drayton and the surrounding areas.


Following the opening of the link road, Holly Lane and Holt Road south of Horsford are to be closed to make way for the NNDR dual carriageway and the slip roads at the grade-separated junction with the A140.

Ian Taylor, Project Manager for Norfolk County Council, said: "Opening New Drayton Lane unlocks the final stages of work on the NNDR junction with the A140, but in the meantime there will be a period of disruption on Holt and Reepham roads, which are busy routes into Norwich. We look forward to working in partnership with the construction team to deliver this phase of the project as efficiently as possible."

Chris Sedman, Balfour Beatty NNDR Project Director, added: "The opening of New Drayton Lane is a positive step forward for the project. The NNDR is set to transform journeys for local residents and is essential for the future prosperity of Norfolk as it provides a robust and direct transport link around Norwich, bringing relief to local communities and Norwich city centre."

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