Questions have been raised about why so much disruption is needed on a busy road into the city for work on only one home.

The complaint has been levelled at UK Power Networks after it dug up a section of Unthank Road at its junction with Mount Pleasant earlier this week.

The work, which started on Monday, is to connect a house to the energy grid and has caused traffic congestion at peak times.

Temporary traffic lights and barriers have been put in place as the work is carried out which has forced motorists to funnel through Onley Street, Portland Street and Lincoln Street, creating pinch-points where vehicles can't pass one another. 

Norwich Evening News: Work on Unthank Road started on Monday but workers have been nowhere in sight, according to a localWork on Unthank Road started on Monday but workers have been nowhere in sight, according to a local (Image: Newsquest)

John Woodhouse, 72, lives nearby and has been left fed up. 

"The unnecessarily long disruption caused by digging up these roads and pavements is becoming ridiculous," he said.

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"No work took place for two days and Unthank Road is a major route into the city for commuters and buses.

Norwich Evening News: John Woodhouse has raised concerns about the worksJohn Woodhouse has raised concerns about the works (Image: John Woodhouse)

"In addition, parking spaces have been taken out of use on Mount Pleasant and Unthank Road which make the pavement awkward - perhaps unsafe - for elderly and disabled people, as well as parents with buggies."

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According to a UK Power Networks spokesman, work stopped to "allow the road surface to settle", but the project should finish today as scheduled.

"The impact caused by this is considerable," added John, a retired secondary English teacher.  

Norwich Evening News: Large vehicles are struggling to navigate the partially closed road such as buses which rely heavily on the busy route Large vehicles are struggling to navigate the partially closed road such as buses which rely heavily on the busy route (Image: Newsquest)

He added: "I understand that this is all minor stuff in the great scheme of things but it's symptomatic of a bigger problem. 

"Why should the public have to put up with disruption to their lives for longer than is necessary because private companies are making a profit while not completing work speedily?"