Outdated signs direct drivers to Norwich construction site

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Road signs in Norwich continue to direct drivers to Anglia Square, which no longer exists and is now a demolition site.

Road signs on busy Norwich roads including St Crispins Road, Magdalen Street and St Augustine's Road continue to direct drivers to Anglia Square, which no longer exists. The former shopping centre is now a demolition site for a £350 million redevelopment project. Norfolk County Council, which manages the city's roads, has refused to say when the misleading signs will be removed.

The site is being redeveloped into more than 1,000 homes across its 11-acre area. Norwich City Council is leading the project. A spokesman said contractors are working "flat out" to deliver the redevelopment, aiming to start construction this year or early next year. Demolition of Sovereign House, the final major building on the site, began last week. Eastern Demolition is undertaking the work in partnership with DSM Contractors, using a large demolition machine nicknamed "Big Kee" to take down sections of the building.

How it is being reported

• Drivers confused as misleading signs send them to a construction siteDespite misleading road signs still up in the city, construction at Norwich's £350m Anglia Square redevelopment could start this year.Norwich Evening News · 21 Oct, 06:00
• Drivers confused as misleading signs send them to a construction siteDespite misleading road signs still up in the city, construction at Norwich's £350m Anglia Square redevelopment could start this year.Eastern Daily Press · 21 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Norwich · Anglia Square · Norwich City Council · Norfolk County Council · Eastern Demolition · DSM Contractors

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