Safety concerns are continuing as the wait goes on for a pedestrian and cycle crossing near a new supermarket in a busy city retail park.

Aldi opened its Longwater stall in Costessey in July despite a row over who would be funding the crossing continuing to rumble on.

Aldi previously tried to pull out of installing the crossing amid disagreements with housing developer Persimmon and Norfolk County Council erected barriers down the middle of the busy 30mph dual carriageway to prevent dangerous crossings.

Now, six months on, there is still little sign of progress despite ongoing pressure from the county council and South Norfolk Council, the latter of which has the option to explore enforcement.

Norwich Evening News: Barriers were erected to stop pedestrians from trying to cross the busy road Barriers were erected to stop pedestrians from trying to cross the busy road (Image: Derek Williams)

The need for a crossing was made clear when planning permission was given and neighbours are growing increasingly concerned.

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Costessey district councillor Gary Blundell said: “Ultimately, someone may well get killed. 

“It needs enforcement action, not only to put in place the promises made at two planning applications, but also to show businesses that if conditions are imposed on planning applications they cannot be bypassed.  

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“Would this be the same scenario if it was a smaller company or a house owner who had conditions imposed? They would, I am certain, be penalised or have enforcement action taken against them.”  

Norwich Evening News: Costessey town councillor Gary Blundell has been campaigning for the installation of the crossing Costessey town councillor Gary Blundell has been campaigning for the installation of the crossing (Image: Newsquest)

Gary has raised the issue and has said Aldi and Persimmon have failed to uphold their promises.

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A Norfolk County Council spokesman said: "The pedestrian crossing on William Frost Way is a requirement of both Aldi and Persimmon and will be paid for and delivered by them.  

Norwich Evening News: Aldi opened on July 6 without the crossing having previously tried to back out of building it Aldi opened on July 6 without the crossing having previously tried to back out of building it (Image: Denise Bradley)

“The highway authority is working with Aldi and Persimmon to bring forward the crossing as soon as possible and it is currently anticipated that the scheme will be delivered in 2024. 

“The local planning authority, which in this case is South Norfolk Council, would be responsible for any enforcement action.” 

South Norfolk Council was not able to comment.