Norwich sinkhole in Mousehold Avenue fixed by highways

The sinkhole was first discovered in Mousehold Avenue on January 26, where police were alerted and Highways England cordoned off the area.

The sinkhole was discovered on January 26 where police were called and Highways England set up a barrier - Picture: Denise Bradley, Newsquest (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

Traffic lights were erected while work was carried out to mend the perilous patch of road, which was partially blocked at the junction with Crome Road, near Silver Road.

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The sinkhole was fixed at the beginning of the week at the junction between Crome Road and Mousehold Avenue - Picture: Julie Brociek-Coulton (Image: Julie Brociek-Coulton)

However the sinkhole, opposite the Moueshold Avenue Hub, was fixed at the beginning of the week allowing traffic to flow freely again.

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Julie Brociek-Coulton, councillor for Sewell Ward - Picture: Julie Brociek-Coulton (Image: Julie Brociek-Coulton)

Julie Brociek-Coulton, councillor for Sewell Ward, said: "It's a relief that the hole is now fixed, mainly as the traffic lights sometimes didn't work which was proving dangerous because people had to go through the lights.

Traffic lights were set up around the sinkhole - Picture: Denise Bradley, Newsquest (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)

"Left any longer and it could have caused an awful accident.

"It's good to finally see that the road is now fixed and people can get access to their properties and commuters travel safely again."

The road in NR3 was partially blocked at the junction opposite Mousehold Avenue Hub - Picture: Denise Bradley, Newsquest (Image: Denise Bradley, Newsquest)