Wales & West Utilities will be closing Stansty Road to traffic over the Easter period to upgrade part of the gas network in Wrexham.
This work is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses for years to come. It is set take place between 4 – 14 April and will involve upgrading 190 metres of gas pipe.
Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Wrexham County Borough Council to plan the work and it has been agreed that Stansty Road will be closed between Crispin Lane and New Road. A diversion route will be clearly signposted, and motorists are advised to allow extra travelling time.
Earlier this year the gas emergency and pipeline service undertook maintenance work on the pipes beneath the railway bridge and this work will further strengthen the local network.
Wales & West Utilities Adrian Degg is managing this gas pipe upgrade work. He said:
We’ve planned this work during the school holidays to minimise disruption to the local community.
While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across the wider Wrexham area. Whether it’s heating your home, making the family dinner or having a hot bath, we understand how important it is for your gas supply to be safe and reliable and there when you need it.
We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it really is essential to make sure we keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses in the area, and to make sure the gas network is fit for the future. We’ll have a team of gas engineers on site throughout the project to make sure our work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.
This work is essential to keep the gas flowing to local homes and businesses today, and to make sure the gas network is ready to transport hydrogen and biomethane, so we can all play our part in a green future.
Our Customer Service Team is ready to take your call if you have any questions about our work. You can contact them on freephone 0800 912 2999.
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Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service, brings energy to 7.5m people across the south west of England and Wales. If you smell gas, or suspect the presence of carbon monoxide, call us on 0800 111 999 straight away, and our engineers will be there to help any time of day or night. Before visiting, we'll ask you to let us know if you or anyone in your household, is experiencing Coronavirus symptoms or self-isolating. We'll still come and help you: but our teams will take some additional precautions to keep us all safe.