Norfolk footpath used by fans remains closed after nearly a year
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 27 Oct, 11:02 · Archive
A footpath linking Carrow Hill to King Street, used by hundreds of Norwich City supporters, has remained closed for almost 12 months since its wooden handrails collapsed.
A footpath connecting Carrow Hill to King Street, widely used by Norwich City supporters, has remained closed for almost 12 months after its wooden handrails collapsed. Metal fencing blocks access at both ends, and the route has become overgrown with debris and litter scattered on the wooden steps.
Norwich City Council confirmed that work to repair both the handrail and the entire staircase is planned to begin soon. The council said the walkway should reopen in the new year but cannot confirm specific dates as repair details are still being finalised.
At the time of closure, a neighbour suggested the handrails had been vandalised and described the route as a well-used shortcut, particularly busy on matchdays when thousands of supporters head to the stadium. The extended closure has frustrated football fans. One season ticket holder with family living near Carrow Hill said the neglect showed 'a lack of civic pride and responsibility'.
How it is being reported
- Footpath used by hundreds of football fans STILL CLOSED almost a year laterA footpath which links Carrow Hill to King Street has been closed for almost 12 months with City Hall confirming work to repair it will soon begin.Norwich Evening News · 27 Oct, 10:45
- Footpath used by hundreds of football fans STILL CLOSED almost a year laterA footpath which links Carrow Hill to King Street has been closed for almost 12 months with City Hall confirming work to repair it will soon begin.Eastern Daily Press · 27 Oct, 10:45
In this story: Norwich City Council · Carrow Road · Carrow Hill · King Street · Norwich City
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