Temporary Closure of Middleton’s Lane 26 October 2026
Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (NTRO11567) affecting Middletons Lane from its junction with Drayton High Road for 62 metres eastwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Hellesdon to facilitate tree works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be on the 26th October 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 7th December 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.
Alternative route is via: Middletons Lane, Reepham Road, Cromer Road, Boundary Road, Aylsham Road, Drayton High Road To Boundary Road, Drayton High Road, Sweet Briar Road Slip Road To Drayton High Road.
The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: Norfolk County Council.
Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.
If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.
A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.
Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.
In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.
Full details on the closure are available at one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the North Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk
Dated this 16th day of October 2026.
Katrina Hulatt
Director of Legal Services (nplaw)
County Hall
Martineau Lane
Norwich
NR1 2DH