Opposition politicians have criticised Conservatives at County Hall over the controversial project and want auditors to get involved.

The council is considering alternatives to its original scheme - a 3.9-mile road connecting the A47 to the A1067 to the west of Norwich - after it was scuppered because of environmental objections.

An artist's impression of the original plans for the Norwich Western Link road (Image: Norfolk County Council)

Some £55.5m has already been spent on that road and the council needs to get special permission from the........

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