Norwich pavement, in Calthorpe Road, slammed as trip hazard

Folk living in Calthorpe Road, in West Earlham, say that the pathway on one side of the road is causing people to trip on the many uneven concrete slabs.

But in a strange twist, Norfolk County Council have only repaired one side of the street, leaving the other cracked and raised.

The pavement, which runs all the way along Calthorpe Road, is said to be a hazard by those living there (Image: Newsquest)

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Tony Allen has lived in Calthorpe Road for the last 43 years.

The 79-year-old said: "The pavement is well beyond the point of saving.

Tony Allen, 79, said the pavement is in an awful condition (Image: Newsquest)

Tony Allen pointing to one of the raised concrete slabs giving people problems (Image: Newsquest)

"They've been repaired two or three times but it's still in an awful condition.

"The concrete slabs are uneven and there's grass growing up out of them all which is making it a hazard.

"I've had a trip before - thankfully I didn't go over entirely but it could have been worse - I can imagine many people have been hurt because of the condition of the path.

The pavement in Calthorpe Road is full of cracks and raised slabs (Image: Newsquest)

Angering locals even more, is that the pavement opposite was repaired around five years ago (Image: Newsquest)

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"The other side of the road was fixed about five years ago so I thought this side would be done, but it never happend."

The county council has been contacted for comment on the matter.

Morris Dyke, 91, has fallen over twice due to the state of the pavement outside his house.

Mr Dyke, who has lived in Calthorpe Road since 1954, added: "The first time I fell I thankfully didn't injure myself but it was a struggle to pick myself back up.

"The second time my daughter was able to grab me before I went over.

Morris Dyke, 91, said he's tripped over outside his house twice due to the condition of the pavement (Image: Newsquest)
Those living in Calthorpe Road has called for the pathway to be repaired as soon as possible by Highways (Image: Newsquest)

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"The pathway is dangerous, especially at night or if it's rained - it gets horrible and slippery.

"Now when I go out I have to be really careful.

"The worst part is the other side of the road has been sorted but not this side for some reason."

Car and lorries which are said to have parked on the pavement have contributed to its condition (Image: Newsquest)