The work, which takes place from 3-13 January, involves upgrading old metal gas pipes to new long lasting plastic ones on Llwynderw Road from the junction that merges with Merthyr Road in Gabalfa.

As part of the work Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with The City of Cardiff Council and it has been agreed that there will be a lane closure on Llwynderw Road to complete the work. A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

Wales & West Utilities Programme Controller for Wales, Francis Kirk, is managing the work and said:

“We are very aware of the effect this work can have on communities and road users.

“Working in this area, which can get busy with traffic, is never easy and we want to give people notice that this section of work to improve the gas network to homes and businesses in the area will require traffic management.

“We will work as quickly and as safely as possible to make sure that we get the job finished with minimal disruption for local people.”

Once we start work, people can always approach the team on site with any questions. Our Customer Service Team is also ready to take your call if you have any questions about our work. You can contact them on free phone 0800 912 2999 or by enquiries@wwwutilities.co.uk. Alternatively, you can contact us on Twitter @WWUtilities or Facebook.com/WWUtilities. 

Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service that serves Wales and the south west of England, puts customers at the heart of the business and is rated the top utility company in the UK for customer service. If anyone smells gas, thinks they have a gas leak, or suspects carbon monoxide poisoning, they should call us on 0800 111 999 and our engineers will be there to help, day or night. 

The company also has a multi-million pound, 30-year gas pipe investment programme which began in 2002. Old metal pipes within 30 metres of buildings are being replaced with new long-lasting plastic pipes with a lifespan of more than 80 years, to make sure homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply now and in the future.