A vital pedestrian crossing is still yet to appear near a new city supermarket despite its opening date being just weeks away.
Aldi has confirmed it is opening a store in Longwater Retail Park in Costessey on Thursday, July 6.
But a key part of plans being approved was that a signalised crossing was completed before Aldi opened - which was agreed when South Norfolk Council granted permission in April 2021 - is still missing.
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The crossing for the 30mph stretch of road and who pays for it is linked to the nearby 890-home Festival Park estate in Dereham Road, Easton, being built by Persimmon Homes Anglia.
In March, Aldi applied to remove the need for a crossing in order to open.
However, Norfolk County Council expects "temporary measures" to be introduced if not finished, saying: "As local highway authority, we've received a design for the crossing from Persimmon and are currently undertaking a review of the submitted scheme.
"Unfortunately, Aldi has not engaged with Norfolk County Council regarding the delivery of the scheme, which is very disappointing as this is an essential piece of infrastructure that needs to be in place prior to the opening of the store.
"If the crossing is not in place prior to the opening, Aldi will be expected to bring forward temporary measures to ensure the safe crossing until the scheme details can be signed off, programmed and built."
Aldi assured folk discussions are ongoing about the crossing, saying: "The crossing was originally conditioned to be delivered as part of the approval for the Easton development, now being progressed by Persimmon.
"Aldi is preparing to open its new store next month and is in dialogue with officers at South Norfolk Council to find a way for the new crossing to be delivered by both Aldi and Persimmon as soon as possible, with Aldi contributing a substantial financial contribution.
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"These conversations are ongoing and we hope to see progress soon."
Councillor for New Costessey, Gary Blundell, added: "Due to the increase in traffic and pedestrian movement, I'm concerned there may be an accident while we wait for the crossing to be built.
"It's a shame as it seems like Aldi is putting profits ahead of safety."
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