An updated Great Yarmouth Third River Crossing prospectus has been created to support the bid for financial backing from central government.
A new third river crossing will provide much needed connections between the strategic road network and the fast growing energy related Enterprise Zone and is crucial in providing linkages across the River Yare to the economic growth hub in the South Denes peninsula.
The river crossing would join Harfreys Roundabout in Great Yarmouth and over the river to South Denes Road. There has been extensive technical work carried out, including a best route alignment and cost benefit analysis. This route was adopted by Norfolk County Council’s Cabinet in 2010.
If our region is successful in securing funding, construction could start as early as 2021 and be completed by 2023.
A third river crossing would deliver numerous benefits to the area and solve a number of existing problems, including the current lack of connectivity, which severely restricts movement in Great Yarmouth. This results in congestion and ultimately limits the economic potential of the Enterprise Zone, Energy Park, South Denes Business Park and the deep water outer harbour.
Commenting on the release of the new prospectus, Neil Orford, President of Great Yarmouth Chamber Council said:
“The prospectus is another step forward in realising the potential of Great Yarmouth. A new crossing would not only reduce congestion and provide connections between the strategic road network and the fast growing energy related Enterprise Zone. It will also support regeneration in the town and help the visitor and retail economy by making shopping and tourism much more accessible.
