The peninsula between the River Yare and the sea is given over largely to the port and to the offshore energy supply chain. Quays line the river down through South Denes to the outer harbour at the mouth, with fabrication yards, pipe stores and laydown areas behind them. Heavy plant and abnormal loads move through here regularly, and operators of these sites are expected to keep shared roads clean.
The Herring Bridge has changed how traffic reaches that area, taking lorries off the older crossings. Elsewhere, Beacon Park at Gorleston continues to add commercial units and housing, and the Harfreys estate handles trade and distribution. Road access is by the A47, across the Acle Straight from Norwich and south to Lowestoft, and the A143.
Coverage in and around Great Yarmouth
Gorleston-on-Sea, Bradwell, Southtown, Cobholm and Caister-on-Sea are covered as standard, with Hopton, Belton, Hemsby, Ormesby and Acle also reachable. The borough sits at the end of a single-carriageway trunk road, so vehicles coming from further inland need travel time built in, and advance booking gives the best chance of securing a suitable slot.