A47 hit by severe delays as Christmas event draws crowds

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 12:31 · Archive

The A47 westbound near Norwich is experiencing delays of up to 12 minutes as thousands visit the Norfolk Festive Gift & Food Show.

Westbound traffic on the A47 between B1108 Watton Road and Dereham Road is experiencing delays of up to 12 minutes. There are also delays of ten minutes on A1074 Dereham Road going westbound.

The congestion has coincided with the second day of the Norfolk Festive Gift & Food Show at the Norfolk Showground. Organisers have said this will be the biggest show yet, and thousands of visitors are attending the event.

A broken-down car just before the slip road to the Showground is contributing to the delays on the A47.

How it is being reported

• Drivers warned of 'severe' delays on A47 as thousands flock to Christmas eventThose travelling westbound on the A47 between B1108 Watton Road and Dereham Road are experiencing delays of up to 12 minutes this morning.Eastern Daily Press · 14 Nov, 11:59
• Drivers warned of 'severe' delays on A47 as thousands flock to Christmas eventThose travelling westbound on the A47 between B1108 Watton Road and Dereham Road are experiencing delays of up to 12 minutes this morning.Norwich Evening News · 14 Nov, 11:59

In this story: A47 · Norfolk Showground · Norfolk Festive Gift & Food Show

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