Wales & West Utilities is starting the second phase of work to upgrade gas pipes between Scorrier and Redruth.
The work, which is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, will begin on 24 April and, barring any engineering difficulties, it will complete at the beginning of July.
Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Cornwall Council to plan the scheme and it has been agreed that traffic management will be in place throughout. This currently includes:
- A3047 dual carriageway eastbound from Jon Davey Drive to Treleigh – a road closure from Basset Road to Cornwall Hospital between 25 April – 15 May
- A3047 dual carriageway eastbound from Jon Davey Drive to Treleigh – a lane closure from Avers Interchange to Basset Road between 25 April – 7 July
- A3047 dual carriageway eastbound from Avers Roundabout to Jon Davey Drive – a lane closure and speed reduction between 25 April – 7 July
- Avers Interchange –A lane closure on Avers Interchange between 25 April – 7 July
- A3047 dual carriageway westbound From Treleigh to Jon Davey Drive – a speed restriction between 25 April – 7 July
Diversions will be in place for HGV drivers, and these will be clearly signposted. Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time.
Wales & West Utilities Abby Smith is managing this gas pipe upgrade work and said:
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 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.