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People living in city road have 'sandbags ready at all times' after repeated flooding

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26.03.2025

One homeowner said they have “sandbags ready at all times” following several incidents near Sweet Briar Road and the Kwik Fit garage.

It comes as a burst water main on March 13 resulted in water supplies being cut while Anglian Water engineers worked to stem the flow.

Dereham Road flooding on March 18 (Image: Supplied)

The busy road was also closed for nearly a week to allow repairs to be carried out.

In July last year multiple homes were flooded along the same stretch, followed by a leak near Aldi.

In 2022, there were two incidents in nearby Sweet Briar Road - one in February that led to a bridge collapse, and another in November.

FLOODED HOMES

Rachel, who lives just metres from the latest leak, said: “We’ve got sandbags ready at all times.

"In July 2024, I’d just had solid oak flooring fitted, and it was ruined.

"The water came up to our........

© Norwich Evening News