Work to cut speed limits on West Norfolk road

Reduced speed limits will be introduced on two sections of a busy West Norfolk road during works which are due to begin tomorrow.

Drivers are being warned to expect delays during the five week project on the A134, which is expected to cost almost £100,000.

The project will see the speed limit reduced to 50 miles per hour from the current 60 on the Northwold bypass and the section of the route near Shouldham.

The move follows a similar project on the A47 earlier this year, where the speed limit at East Winch was cut from 50 to 40.

Temporary traffic lights will be in place during the work, which will last for five weeks from tomorrow.

Norfolk County Council said in a statement: "We will also be putting in place raised ‘rumble’ lines at the edges of the road between Mundford and Thetford, and on the Stoke Ferry bypass, and improving road markings around a number of junctions along the route.

"Due to the works involved, and to maintain a safe working environment and protect the public, the works will be completed under temporary traffic lights and will be in place 24 hours a day / 5 days a week while the work is underway.

"Localised mobile working will be used for all lining works.

"Access to homes and businesses on all sections of road where the works are taking place will be maintained at all times, however there may be some short delays.

"Access to properties within the works will be maintained for emergency services, and they will be informed that the road will be closed to through traffic so they will be able to plan accordingly."