Residents return after suspected gas explosion in Alvaston
Once these works are complete, the road closure that has been in place since the explosion will be removed and Eden Street will fully reopen, it added.
However, the council warned there would then be a full closure of access to Belmore Way.The authority said it was exploring whether it would be possible to provide a permanent footpath or cycleway between Eden Street and Belmore Way in the future.A council spokesperson said: "When a major incident like this happens, it takes time for the community to recover as well as for reconstruction work to happen. "We'd like to thank everyone affected for their patience, resilience and support for each other over the last few weeks. "We ask that the community be given space and compassion as residents return."
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