Last week, late in the evening, a group of contractors arrived at the driveway of Mr Platten’s home unannounced. Although the section is owned by National Highways, Mr Platten has said it has ruined the image of the area that surrounds his home. Chris Griffin, a programme leader for National Highways, said: “Our A47 dualling project is essential for safety to reduce collisions, to ease congestion and boost the economy in Norwich and the surrounding area. Mr Platten said he had no idea the contractors would be completing the work(Image: Neil Platten)“I even had a bat detector. Mr Platten said Mr Bull would be “turning in his grave” if he knew what was going on at his long-time home.