New action plan for Holt's dangerous A148 Cromer Road roundabout

There are growing fears that lives could be lost on the A148 Cromer Road roundabout in Holt after reports of at least six accidents since it was built in 2016.

This includes two accidents in the last four months, most recently in January when a Range Rover drove over the roundabout and through a steel fence, stopping just short of homes in Woodpecker Avenue.

Now, Norfolk County Council has announced it will draw up plans to make the roundabout safer – which will be made public later this week.

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Residents say the Holt's A148 Cromer Road roundabout is one of Norfolk's most dangerous roundabouts, fearing it could soon cause of a fatal accident (Image: Denise Bradley)

It comes after a public meeting called by North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker at the roundabout on today, which was attended by representatives from the council, police and people living nearby. 

Locals say the roundabout is most dangerous at night time because it is unlit.

There are also concerns about the 60mph national speed limit approaching the roundabout from both sides.

A public meeting was called by North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker at the roundabout on Monday (February 12) (Image: Adam Barker)

Kevin Townly, from the council’s road casualty reduction team, said the roundabout's solar powered chevron lighting will be upgraded and preventative measures, like more warning signs on the approach, will be installed.

However, he said changing the 60mph speed limit could cost between £7,000 and £10,000.

“It’s not unusual for a roundabout to be within a national speed limit,” Mr Townly said at today's meeting in Holt.

“But we’re going to improve the signage so people will take better care approaching the roundabout.”

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The meeting at the roundabout on Monday (Image: Adam Barker)

Steve Appleby, who lives in Woodpecker Avenue, said: “The biggest problem isn't in broad daylight - it's when the roundabout is in complete darkness at night. 

"It's a nightmare waiting to happen. You come out of Holt and it's 40mph, then everyone accelerates as it changes to 60mph and they're met with an obstacle in the main road. 

"In the mornings it's like a racetrack." 

The council will announce its initial plans to make the roundabout safer by this Friday (February 16).