Yarmouth Road near Pound Lane, Norwich

Norfolk County Council asked for feedback on proposed changes to Yarmouth Road, near Pound Lane in Norwich.  

Overview 

This project is part of a series of improvements we're making in the city, aimed at improving bus journey times and reliability of services across our public transport network. We're using funding awarded to us by the Department for Transport for our Bus Service Improvement Plan to invest in infrastructure at strategic locations, relieving specific areas of congestion that affect buses so we can deliver better, more punctual services. Through these changes, along with funding for additional and extended services, the current £2 fare cap and zero-emission buses, we hope that more people will choose the bus for their everyday journeys into and around Norwich. 

This project is making changes to Yarmouth Road on its approach to the roundabout with Pound Lane. It is designed to create more space for buses and general traffic to help relieve congestion, which can cause delays for all road users. By improving flow for all traffic, this will reduce delays and improve journey times and punctuality for buses at the same time.  

How to comment 

This consultation is now closed. It closed on 20 March 2024.

View the original consultation material

Large print and alternative formats are also available on request by emailing transportfornorwich@norfolk.gov.uk. 

Next steps 

The deadline for comments was Wednesday 20 March and we will carefully consider all responses ahead of advertisement of the formal Traffic Regulation Orders needed to deliver the project. This will be done in consultation with the local county council member and cabinet member, as appropriate. The webpage above will be kept up to date with the latest progress and information. 

Background 

The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded the county council nearly £50m of funding for its Bus Service Improvement Plan, aimed at improving bus services and infrastructure facilities across the county. The plan includes measures such as integrated travel hubs, new and more frequent services and bus priority infrastructure schemes such as this project at the Yarmouth Road roundabout with Pound Lane. You can read more about our work on the Bus Service Improvement Plan by visiting www.norfolk.gov.uk/busstrategy.