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Written question asked by James Wild (Conservative) on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 May 2025. It was answered by Lilian Greenwood (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


A47: Norfolk

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of dualling the A47 between Tilney and East Winch.

Answer

The current performance and potential future needs of the A47 between Tilney and East Winch has been considered as part of National Highways East of England Route Strategy, which will form the basis of future investment planning on the strategic road network.

As part of a proposed housing development at West Winch, to the south of Kings Lynn, National Highways is considering improvements to the Hardwick Interchange where the A47 meets the A10, dual the section of the A47 south of the Hardwick Interchange and provide for a new access road. This is still in an early stage of development and is subject to review and assessment by the department once details are finalised.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49445
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Norfolk Dual carriageways A47
Link
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