Plans revealed to improve traffic flow in King's Lynn

Residents are being asked to share their views on plans for a new bus lane along the A149 Hardwick Road.

As part of a wider Bus Service Improvement plan the proposal would see the introduction of an inbound bus lane between the railway bridge and Horsley’s Fields*, a section of road currently plagued by congestion during peak hours. The aim is to significantly improve bus journey times and reliability by easing traffic delays between the A47 Hardwick Roundabout and Southgate’s Roundabout.

Bus travel has become more popular with an increase in journeys of 9.7% over the last year.

Councillor Alexander Kemp, local member for Clenchwarton and King's Lynn South said “I encourage residents to respond to this consultation, so we get this right.  A bold strategy is essential to decarbonise King's Lynn. With so many people coming into King's Lynn to work every day, the answer is: more people on buses, more buses on the roads, more buses at peak times, more economical fares and an area-by-area plan to incentivise bus travel, working with employers. A new tram network around the town serving areas of new  development. Every new measure carefully stress-tested to reduce congestion.”

Extensive traffic modelling by the County Council reveals this proposed bus lane could make a big difference to the current traffic ‘pinch-points’ around the area. Councillor Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport said: 'It will improve journey times and reliability of local bus services – something we know is important to people who want to choose the bus more often. I encourage all residents to have their say by taking part in the consultation.” 

The public consultation is open until 21 July 2025. If the scheme gets the go-ahead, construction is expected to begin in early 2026.

To take part visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/hardwickroad

*I used the postcode PE30 5DD on Google Maps to view the area and zoomed out to understand exactly where this section of road is.