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BBC News
07-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Drivers warned as two months of gas upgrades begin in Somerset
Essential gas works are due to begin in an area of Somerset, with residents and commuters asked to plan their & West Utilities is planning to upgrade the gas network around the Church Street area, Wiveliscombe, beginning on the 7 Whittaker, project manager at the company, said gas engineers will be on site throughout the work to ensure completion "as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum".The work is expected to take about two months, and short of any difficulties, should finish early September, Ms Whittaker said. Engineers will begin working on Mill Lane and Station Road with Somerset Council agreeing the following traffic measures:7 - 21 July: Road closure on Ford Road, along with three-way traffic lights on Station Road and Church Street21 July - 1 September: A road closure with the use of traffic lights (when feasible) on Church Street and Rotton Row11 August - 20 August: A road closure on RussellsMs Whittaker said: "We know working in areas like this is not ideal."However, she said: "It 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."She said although the gas network is underground and out of sight, it is central to the daily lives of people across the area and important to keep it safe and will be available on the company's social media.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Major Exmouth gas network upgrade making 'good progress'
A major gas network upgrade is moving forward on schedule. The £552,000 investment project is being delivered by Wales & West Utilities in the Salterton Road area of Exmouth to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of gas to homes and businesses now and for years to come. The work, which began in February, involves upgrading ageing gas pipes as part of a wider programme to modernise the network. Roxanne Whittaker from Wales & West Utilities said: "We are making good progress with this project and, barring any engineering difficulties, we are on track to finish during November. "We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it 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. "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. "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." Wales & West Utilities has worked closely with Devon County Council to coordinate the project and manage traffic disruption. Current traffic measures include a road closure on the Salterton Road service road until Thursday, June 20, and a parking suspension on Salterton Road, also in place until June 20. Chapel Lane will be closed from Sunday, June 23, until the end of August, with residents being notified directly about access arrangements. Anyone with questions about the work can contact the company's customer service team on 0800 912 2999, or reach out via X (formerly Twitter) @WWUtilities or on Facebook at Wales & West Utilities serves around 7.5 million people across the South West of England and Wales.
