Larkman Lane/Marlpit Junction (Dereham Road)

Norfolk County Council and the Transport for Norwich (TfN) partnership asked for feedback on a series of proposed improvements for the area around Dereham Road between Cadge Road and Norwich Road, including improvements to the Larkman Lane/Marl Pit Lane signalised junction.

This project aims to encourage walking, cycling and greater use of public transport by improving the reliability of bus services and providing safe access to local shops etc for everyone travelling through the area. The scheme also aims to improve connectivity between different modes of travel and reduce congestion, particularly on the outbound lanes of the busy Dereham Road.

How to comment

This consultation is now closed. It closed on 5 June 2023.

View the original consultation material

Further information

For further information, to request documents in alternative formats or speak to a member of the team please email transportfornorwich@norfolk.gov.uk

Next steps

Due to rising costs and limited availability of funding we are no longer proposing to deliver the full range of improvements featured in the originally consulted design at this time. 

The scheme elements still being taken forward are detailed in the following traffic regulation orders and notices, which can be viewed on the Norfolk County Council Citizen Space consultation page for Norwich City, Wensum and Bowthorpe, Dereham Road, and Larkman Lane. 

Following the outcome of this statutory consultation, should we be in a position to proceed with the proposal, these elements would be funded and delivered through our Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP). 

The final decision rests with the cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport. 

This page will be kept up to date with the latest progress and information. 

Background

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded £32m of funding to TfN from the Transforming Cities Fund to deliver a range of schemes across Greater Norwich. These projects aim to improve access to jobs, training and retail by supporting improvements to sustainable modes of transport, while also responding to issues around air quality. More information about our application to the DfT and all the proposed schemes can be found at www.norfolk.gov.uk/transformingcities.

You can also read more about previous, current and future TfN projects by visiting www.norfolk.gov.uk/tfn.