Southtown Road Bus Improvement scheme
Norfolk County Council recently asked for feedback on proposed changes to Southtown Road in Great Yarmouth. This page explains more about the proposal.
This project is part of a series of improvements we're making around Norfolk, aimed at improving bus journey times and reliability of services across our public transport network. We're using funding awarded to us by the Department for Transport for our Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP) to invest in infrastructure at strategic locations, relieving specific areas of congestion that affect buses so we can deliver better, more punctual services. Through these changes, along with funding for additional and extended services and the current £1.50 fare cap across the wider Great Yarmouth area (£2 countywide), we hope that more people will choose the bus for their everyday journeys in and around the town.
What's being proposed and why
This project is making changes along Southtown Road by removing the traffic signals at the junctions of Gordon Road and Tollgate Road, as well as installing a new pedestrian crossing south of the Gordon Road junction. This improvement aims to improve the flow for all traffic, reduce delays and improve journey times and punctuality for buses at the same time, whilst also making it easier and safer to cross the road.
Consultation
A public consultation was held in May 2024. The consultation has now closed but you can view full details on the link below:
Next Steps
The original proposal also included the removal of the traffic signals at the Boundary Road junction. Following the public consultation the traffic signals at this junction are to be retained.
In consultation with the local county council member, cabinet member highways, infrastructure and transport and members of the Great Yarmouth Transport Steering Group we have now progressed with the advertisement of the formal Traffic Regulation Orders needed to deliver the project. You can read details of the orders and how to lodge any objections on the link below:
View the Traffic Regulation Orders
This webpage will be kept up to date with the latest progress and information.
Background
The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded the county council nearly £50m of funding for its Bus Service Improvement Plan, aimed at improving bus services and infrastructure facilities across the county. The plan includes measures such as integrated travel hubs, new and more frequent services and bus priority infrastructure schemes such as this project along Southtown Road. You can read more about our work on the Bus Service Improvement Plan by visiting www.norfolk.gov.uk/busstrategy.
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