More new roads needed to support housing growth- Norfolk group
Only one infrastructure project in the county was greenlighted by the Government- in this round of announcements
A group representing businesses in Norfolk says more new roads are needed keep up with local housing growth
The A10 West Winch Housing Access Road was approved by the Government earlier this week.
It was the only infrastructure project given the greenlight by ministers in the county, in this round
"Nothing is really done to fix that, aside from tinkering around the edges"
James Palmer is from the 'Eastern Powerhouse'
"It seems like nothing changes. The Governments change but that's it. It's short-sighted and the people in the East of England have to deal with driving on really bad roads.
"While nothing is really done to fix that, aside from tinkering around the edges.
"We are expect to do our bit for the housing crisis, but we're not expected to have improvements to our road and rail network which is unacceptable".
What's the Government said?
The Department for Transport say this work will ease congestion around the nearby major housing development