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Drivers warned of upcoming A47 overnight closures near Norwich for roadworks and abnormal loads
Overview
Drivers travelling near Norwich have been warned to expect a series of overnight road closures and traffic restrictions on the A47 due to National Highways' Thickthorn improvement scheme and upcoming transport of large wind farm transformers.
Key points
- Overnight lane closures and road restrictions will take place between 20:00 and 06:00 BST as part of the A47 Thickthorn improvement scheme.
- On Saturday, a lane closure with temporary traffic lights will operate between Honingham roundabout and Wood Lane junction.
- From Monday, the A47 westbound will close overnight between the A140 and Thickthorn junction.
- Further overnight disruptions are scheduled later in the month to transport up to 350-tonne transformers for the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm project.
- Drivers are advised to allow extra time for journeys and follow signed diversion routes.