A47 closures among roadworks in Norfolk in January 2026

Here are five roadworks projects starting in Norfolk in January 2026 <i>(Image: National Highways)</i>
Here are five roadworks projects starting in Norfolk in January 2026 (Image: National Highways)
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Several new roadworks projects are to get under way in Norfolk in early 2026, with disruption expected on the county's busiest roads.

Here are five projects due to start in January. 

1. A47 at Trowse

The A47 at Trowse Newton will be closed for two weeks (Image: Google Maps)

The A47 at Trowse Newton will be closed overnight from January 6 until January 16.

Teams from National Highways East will carry out the work between 10pm and 6am on weeknights.

A spokesman for National Highways said: " To work safely, we need to close the A47 eastbound between the A140 and A146.

"We'll be doing more work in this location during early 2026."

Drivers travelling eastbound during this time will be diverted via the A140 and A146.

2. A47 at King's Lynn

There will be more closures on the A47 at King's Lynn in January (Image: National Highways)

Since November, National Highways has been working to upgrade the lights between Tilney All Saints and King's Lynn to LED bulbs.

The body said these lights have a longer lifespan and are more environmentally friendly.

The project will resume on January 5 and continue until March 20.

At this time, the A47 will be shut from the Shoreboat roundabout to the Pullover roundabout between 8pm and 6am each weeknight.

Motorists will be diverted via the A10, A1122 and A1101.

3. Middleton Road, Gorleston

Middleton Road in Gorleston is to close in January (Image: Google Maps/Newsquest)

Middleton Road in Gorleston will only allow traffic to travel northbound from January 17 to February 18.

This is to allow lane closures for "a number of walking and cycling improvements such as cycle lanes, zebra crossings and raised junction tables".

Traffic can then travel southbound only from February 18 until March 31.

The works are expected to last for 10 weeks.

Signed diversion routes will be in place for the duration of the lane closures and access to properties will be maintained throughout.

The public will need to follow the direction of a member of staff on site for safe access to their homes.

4. Unthank Road, Norwich

Drivers will face 11 weeks of disruption in Unthank Road (Image: Dan Grimmer)

Norfolk County Council is due to start work at the junction of Unthank Road and Christchurch Road on January 12.

The scheme will see the existing traffic lights replaced and upgraded, while a new puffin crossing for pedestrians will be installed in Christchurch Road.

Filter lanes for cyclists in Christchurch Road will also be widened.

During almost three months of work, Christchurch Road will be closed on both sides of the junction, while there will be temporary two-way traffic signals installed in Unthank Road.

And, towards the end of the work, the entire junction will need to be shut for three days so resurfacing work can be carried out.

5. Dereham Bus Station works

Several roads will close in Dereham as bus station improvement works take place (Image: Ian Burt)

Temporary road closures will be in place at Dereham Market Place in January as a revamp of bus services in the town begins.

The works are scheduled to begin on January 12 and will take approximately 10 weeks to complete.

They form part of Norfolk County Council's Bus Service Improvement Plan, with the scheme estimated to cost around £610,000.

A closure will be in place between Market Place and Ruthen Place for the duration of the works, although the market itself will still operate on Tuesdays and Fridays.

The Market Place between High Street and Wellington Road will shut between January 12 and January 18 for the removal of the raised table crossing.

It will then be closed again from March 2 until March 20 for resurfacing work.

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