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Locals claim £200m Thickthorn road scheme is 'rattling' homes

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Matt Raven, standing outside near a construction zone. In the background is metal fencing, cones and a red sign which says, ROAD CLOSED. Raven is looking directly at the camera and is wearing a grey T-shirt and a pair of glasses on his face.

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Residents near £200m Thickthorn road scheme claim heavy machinery is rattling homes and causing cracks

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Residents living near the £200m Thickthorn roadworks scheme on Cantley Lane South in Norfolk report that heavy machinery is causing severe vibrations, shaking furniture, and creating cracks in their walls. National Highways stated that contractors are monitoring noise and vibrations and that they will investigate any concerns regarding property damage.

Key points

  • Residents near the £200m Thickthorn road scheme report that heavy machinery is causing significant vibrations and cracking walls.
  • The £200m project aims to improve journey times by creating underpasses beneath the A47 and A11 and a bridge over the A11.
  • Properties on Cantley Lane South are located as close as 10ft (3m) from the active roadworks.
  • National Highways stated that contractors monitor noise and vibrations and that pre-construction condition surveys were carried out.
  • Local MP Ben Goldsborough has escalated residents' concerns to National Highways following intervention from the parish council.
  • The road improvement project is scheduled for completion in spring 2028.
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