Work to start building the West Winch Access Road, which aims to cut congestion by creating a new link with the A47 and A11 south of King's Lynn, has stalled due to the pipes.

Moving the high-pressure structures underground has added millions to the cost of the £109m project - which is vital to improve traffic before 4,000 homes are built in the area - threatening the viability of the scheme.

A graphic showing the proposed development at West Winch and the new bypass - referred to as the WWHAR Access Road in red (Image: West........

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