The Third River Crossing scheme involves the construction, operation and maintenance of a new bridge over the River Yare in Great Yarmouth. The crossing links the A47 at Harfrey’s Roundabout with south Denes Road.
In Spring 2019 Norfolk County Council intends to make an application to Secretary of State for a Developer Consent Order for the Third Crossing.
They are proposing a double leaf bascule bridge (a type of lifting bridge – similar in operation to the existing Haven Bridge.) Although the height and horizontal alignment of the bridge deck is already fixed, they would like to retain some flexibility regarding the range of structure design and opening mechanisms being considered.
Before making this application Norfolk County Council would like your views on the scheme that they propose to submit. Subject to gaining development consent, construction is due to start in late 2020 and the aim is to have the bridge finished and operational by early 2023.
If you would like more information, a series of consultation events are also being held.
- Great Yarmouth Library, Tolhouse Street, Great Yarmouth, NR31 2SH. Saturday 25 August 2018, 10:00 – 16:30
- Priority Centre, Priory Plain, Great Yarmouth, NR30 1NW. Thursday 30 August 2018, 10:00 – 21:00
- Gorleston Library, Lowestoft Road, Gorleston-on-Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR31 6SG. Tuesday 4 September 2018, 10:00 – 20:00
- Kings Centre, 30 Queen Annes Road, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, NR31 0LE. Wednesday 12 September 2018, 10:00 – 20:00
The consultation is open until Friday 05 October 2018.
