Speed bump removed because neighbours can’t bear noise of lorries going over it

Complaints from locals in Norfolk have led to the removal of a £4,400 speed bump – less than a year after it was built.

Locals complained the raised zebra crossing was making a racket as heavy-duty lorries drove over it.

Work is due to start removing the bump on the B1146 Quebec Road in Dereham, Norfolk.

Norfolk County Council had installed the bump to make it safer for pedestrians – especially students at Northgate High School.

The whole project cost £216,343 and the speed bump cost £4,400 to build. Though the bump will be gone, the crossing will remain.

Norfolk County Council said: ‘The zebra crossing in Quebec Road was welcomed by the community when it was completed in early 2024.

‘However, after listening to comments from local residents regarding increased noise in the area, we have decided to remove the raised element of the scheme.

‘The crossing will remain in the same location.’

Stuart Goodman, the secretary of Dereham Golf Club which is near the speed bump, has described it as a welcome deterrent against speeding in the area.

He said: ‘I’ve seen loads lost off vehicles that travel too quickly down this road, so it has been a good thing to stop speeding.’

The work is set to begin next week on February 17 and will continue until February 23.

During this time, the road will be closed except for access to a final destination.

Dereham Town Council said: ‘The zebra crossing has been hugely beneficial for children walking to the school.

‘Hopefully whatever amendments have been identified as being needed can be completed as soon as possible.’

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