“The successful delivery of the Broadland Northway (NDR) was a clear signal that Norfolk is embracing growth and development in order to create the jobs and houses that our region needs and it was strongly welcomed by the Norfolk business community. However, from a business community perspective, to continue to maximise the potential for our region, the missing link from the A1067 to the A47 needs to be completed as soon as possible. The Norwich Western Link is a 3.8 mile dual carriageway to connect the Broadland Northway from the A1067 Fakenham Road to the A47 west of Norwich. It will facilitate easier access to both Norwich Airport and Great Yarmouth port. It will further help to improve journeys into and around the west of the city, support potential housing and jobs growth; provide the infrastructure to manage the additional traffic this will create, and improve quality of life for people living in the area. Commenting on the need for the Norwich Western Link, Nova Fairbank, Chief Executive of Norfolk Chambers said: “The Norfolk business community strongly welcomed the delivery of the Broadland Northway, but were equally adamant that the missing link needed to be completed with the Norwich Western Link. The proof of economic growth in the Broadland area, as a result of the completion of the Broadland Northway can be clearly seen in the economic statistics – with a stratospheric growth curve, in comparison to the rest of Norfolk. The planning application for the Norwich Western Link is now open for comment and we would encourage the Norfolk business community to have their say on this much needed piece of infrastructure.” There is not long left to have your say as the closing date for comment is Monday 19 August 2024. Follow this link to comment on the Norwich Western Link, planning application: https://norwichwesternlink.oc2.uk/document/7.
