Road Closures Nordelph 29th November until 13th December

[Tim]

Following the six week closure at Salters Lode this following two week closure will be in place.

The road will be closed between the end of "The Drove, Barroway Drove" and the bridge on the B1094 (Silt Road).

The Bridge is being worked on too so not only can you expect not to get out the southern end of the village but you probably wont be able to get across to Welney/Christchurch either.

Not sure what is going to happen with the school coach yet that comes down the village from Nordelph, if we find out anything more I'll update the post.

Hopefully after six weeks of the A1122 traffic through the village this might make things quieter, assuming the road is still intact.

Queries on the proposal to made to Andrew Howes on 01603 223246 or email andrew.howes@mottmac.com

[Apple]

I have emailed Mr Howes about this as I am very concerned about the damage that such an increase in traffic may cause to the area, and especially to houses, from vibration. There is also the danger that this will pose to pedestrians, by which I mean children going to and from the school bus stop, who have only a mediocre footway along parts of Barroway Drove, and none at all in Lady Drove.

The more emails he has, early on, about this from people living in the village and other affected areas the more likely they are to do something to encourage the A1122 traffic to use the correct, 'A' road diversion route and not the totally inadequate shorter route.

I know that this thread is about 'Phase 2' but I remain concerned that traffic will still be trying to use the village as a short cut, hence this post, which is the same as my post at the other A1122 closure thread.

andrew.howes@mottmac.com

[Apple]

At the moment, the A1067 between Norwich & Fakenham is closed while it undergoes a rebuild similar to that proposed for the A1122. The diversion route for this closure involves using the A47 & A1065, and is about 21 miles longer than the original route. (When the A1122 is closed the difference between using the A47/A10 diversion route and going through Barroway Drove will be nearer to 30 miles).

Norfolk County Council has now said that people are ignoring the diversion route between Norwick & Fakenham, causing damage in the process.

This link will take you to the story on the BBC website:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-11381088

In the event that you cannot open the link the text of the story follows:

Driver ignore road closure between Norwich and Fakenham
Drivers have been ignoring signs and travelling along a route closed for major repair work in Norfolk.

The A1067 Norwich to Fakenham road, which was damaged during the winter, shut on Monday.

Vehicles including supermarket delivery vans have been ignoring the diversion, which is 21 miles longer than the usual route, the county council said.

A council spokesman said lorries had been turning around in people's driveways damaging verges and surfaces.

Businesses in the area remain open and can be reached by asking traffic control staff at the closure gate for access, he added.

The diversion is 46 miles - compared to the normal A1067 route which is about 25 miles.

Once the closure has been lifted, work will continue using temporary traffic control.

The road should be completely clear in about two weeks, the council added.

This vindicates the fears of residents of Barroway Drove & Lady Drove, and I respectfully suggest that anyone who is still concerned about this writes again to Mr Howes, highlighting this report, which quotes NCC as its source.

Andrew Howes 01603 223246. Email andrew.howes@mottmac.com

[Apple]

There follows the text of an open letter from the contractors regarding the consultation process for traffic management during the A1122 closure......

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Dear Sir/Madam                                                                                       30 September 2010
 
A1122  Nordelph  to  Salters Lode -   Downham Road  Carriageway Reconstruction
 
Mott MacDonald is working in partnership with The Director of Environment, Transport and
Development, Norfolk County Council on the above scheme. Further to my previous letter
dated 19th August outlining the need for carriageway reconstruction on the A1122 and the
need for the closure which would be up to 8 weeks, I can now confirm that works will begin
on the 18th October 2010. We are proposing to work extended hours, including weekends at
extra cost in an attempt to reduce this construction period to 6 weeks or by as much as
possible. This programme is dependant on contractors’ progress and weather conditions but
for updates please see the norfolk.gov.uk/roadworks website.
 
Phase 1 will require a positive road closure between the East of Nordelph Bridge (junction of
B1094) and the West of Downham Market River Bridge from the 18th October for
approximately 4 to 6 weeks, when essential bridge maintenance will also be carried out on
Nordelph Bridge under traffic signals. During this time traffic will be able to use the western
end of the A1122 and the B1094. 
 
Phase 2 will follow and require a positive road closure effectively from; Scotts Bridge in
Outwell (A1122/A1101 Isle road junction) and the West of Nordelph Bridge (junction of
B1094) starting on or about the 19th November for approximately 1 to 2 weeks, during
which time essential footway maintenance will also be carried out along Downham Road in
Outwell, the remainder of which will be carried out under traffic signals. During this time
traffic will be able to use the eastern end of the A1122 and the B1094. 
 
Following my initial consultation when fears were highlighted over the use of Barroway/Lady
Drove as an unofficial diversion route; we have put extensive effort into the programme and
looked at minimising the effect of the scheme on both A1122 through traffic and local
residential and business properties.  Temporary 7.5t weight limit and 2m width restrictions
will be in place at the entrance of Barroway Drove, Lady Drove and Highbridge Road,  which will be controlled by a Traffic Management company who will be on site to direct traffic onto the diversion route or allow limited access within the closure.
 
 
I can confirm that during the closures, vehicular access will be given to residential / business
properties and the emergency services, however at times it may only be from one direction
due to the nature of the works and the plant operating.  Signs will be erected at the closure
stating that any businesses will be open as usual. The official diversion route will be signed
(on a road of equal status), so it will be via the A1101, A47 to King’s Lynn, the A47 and then
down the A10 to Downham Market and back on the A1122 or the reverse. 
 
I can also confirm that School buses will be allowed through the Drove (unofficial diversion
route) and that all bus operators in the area will be making alternative arrangements for their
routes and stops.
 
I realise this work will cause disruption in the area for people wanting to use this length of
the A1122, but I trust this information will enable alternative travel arrangements to be made
during these works and thank you in advance for your cooperation.   
 
If you wish to discuss the proposal, please do not hesitate to contact;
Andrew Howes on 01603 223246 or email andrew.howes@mottmac.com.
or Jon Curtis on 01603 638047 or email jonathan.curtis@norfolk.gov.uk.
or see the norfolk.gov.uk/roadworks website for regular updates.
 
 
Any correspondence should be forwarded to Mott MacDonald at the above address
 
 
Yours faithfully
for Mott MacDonald Ltd
 
Mani Ghomi
Encl. 
 
 
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[Apple]

13 12 10.

Phase two has been delayed, and at the time of writing is scheduled to start on 10 01 11.

For more info, follow this link:

http://tinyurl.com/hopeless-lack-of-common-sense



(Text content:)
Work on a main road leading to Downham Market which is a key route for lorries and commuters has been hampered by the recent wintry weather.

The freezing conditions over the last two weeks has led to the second phase of work on the A1122 between Nordelph and Salters Lode being postponed.

The road closure and diversion currently in place are expected to be lifted tomorrow (Tuesday) as the first phase of work is expected to finish today.

The second phase of work will start on January 10 which means the road will be open over the Christmas period. Repair work will instead be carried out on Barroway Drove and Lady Drove.

Once underway, the second phase of work will require eight full days of suitable weather to complete.

The underlying peat and soft ground conditions combined with heavy traffic, especially HGVs, have led to the failure of the road’s foundation layers along parts of the stretch.

Norfolk County Council has apologised for the delays in completing this £800,000 project.