Latest updates from Norfolk County Council. The parish council has no control over roadworks or closures so please use the contact details for the county council if you need to contact them.

Basin Road

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (WTRO6700) affecting the U21542 Basin Road from 16 metres north of its junction with C589 The Cottons for 240 metres north-eastwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Outwell to facilitate duct laying works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be from 7th to 9th April 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 21st May 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via: Basin Road, Wisbech Road, Outwell Road, Gosmoor Lane, Bar Drove, Needham Bank, The Cottons (Elm, Emneth, Outwell).

The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: CityFibre Metro Networks.

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 21st May 2026 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the West Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

Dated this 27th day of March 2026.

Katrina Hulatt

Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

Chalk Road

Norfolk County Council proposes to make a Temporary Traffic Regulation Order (the “Order”) (WTRO6701) affecting the U21153 Chalk Road from 25 metres southwest of its junction with U21008 Well Creek Road for 234 metres south-westwards (the “Road”) in the Parish of Outwell to facilitate duct laying works, the Road will be temporarily closed (except for pedestrian access) for the duration of the works/period the closure is necessary which is anticipated to be on 10th April 2026, but may continue to be closed/restricted until the 22nd May 2026 where the closure is still required beyond the anticipated dates.

Alternative route is via: Chalk Road, Church Drove, Church Terrace, Well Creek Road (Upwell, Outwell).

The works promoter for this restriction/closure is: CityFibre Metro Networks.

Vehicular access will be permitted to a final destination in the Road where signs indicating such access is possible and permitted are in place.

The Order shall automatically revoke on the completion of the works when the closure is no longer necessary or otherwise on the 22nd May 2026 without further notice.

If necessary, the restriction could run for a maximum period of 18 months from the date the Order is effective.

A person who contravenes, or who uses or permits the use of a vehicle in contravention of the closure imposed by the Order shall be guilty of an offence.

Penalty: £1000 maximum fine on conviction and/or endorsement for contravention.

In the event of the start date being delayed the new start date will be displayed on site in advance.

Full details on the closure are available at https://one.network. Any enquiries that cannot be answered on the one.network website should be directed to the West Area Streetworks (Infrastructure Department) contactable by telephone at 0344 800 8020 or email at streetworks@norfolk.gov.uk

Dated this 27th day of March 2026.

Katrina Hulatt

Director of Legal Services (nplaw)

County Hall

Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

There’s an open morning at the Old Rec, Robbs Chase, on Sunday March 22 from 10am to noon.

Come along and meet the committee behind a major project to transform the two-acre site into a community orchard, memorial garden and fully accessible asset for the whole village to enjoy.

It’s a big job and raising funds is a major element of the project and we have already raised enough to make a good start, so join us on Sunday morning to have a look and learn more about what we’re doing.

The site has now been cleared thanks to the combined efforts of Lee Bishop and Paul Brenchley, coordinated by County Councillor Chris Dawson.

Members of OPC met on-site with Cllr Dawson on Sunday, February 15, to discuss the next steps for the project. It was agreed that the old lock wall will be preserved and showcased as a key feature of the area, along with the original sluice mechanisms.

In time, an information board will be installed, including detailed illustrations and a brief history of the former sluice.  Wildflowers, grassed areas and picnic benches will be added to create a welcoming community green space to be enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.

The project will be delivered in phases by OPC, working closely with County Councillor Chris Dawson throughout with help from MCC, and volunteers Bill Smith and Paul Brenchley.

There have been a lot of roadworks, closures and partial closures in both villages in recent weeks.
The parish council is not always advised in advance of all road works, but residents can check on a real-time website which has all the details of scheduled works. Visit the site Causeway map
It is also always worth looking at the Welney Flood Wash page on Facebook as it is updated by volunteers during the winter months and is very accurate. You can find it on Facebook