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Yahoo
22-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gas upgrade project with multiple traffic lights will last until past Christmas
Work due to start to upgrade part of the gas network in Penryn will last until past Christmas. The works in the Kernick Road area of the town start on July 28. Wales and West say the work is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations. Barring any engineering difficulties, the project will finish by the end of December. As part of the works, the gas emergency and pipeline service has liaised with Cornwall Council, and it has been agreed that traffic management will be in place throughout. This will include multi-way traffic lights in the area, and motorists are advised to allow appropriate travel time. Read more Travellers parked on Falmouth playing fields refuse to say when they're leaving 'Dead' beaver found on Cornwall beach in unusual position Biker dies in collision despite best efforts of public and paramedics to save him Wales & West Utilities Natalie Raphael is managing this 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 wider Penryn 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 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.' 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. Alternatively, you can contact Wales and West on X, formerly Twitter @WWUtilities or
The Irish Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Drivers brace for summer holiday chaos as UK seaside hotspot hit with MONTHS of road closures
DRIVERS have been warned to brace for summer holiday chaos as a UK seaside hotspot is hit with months of road closures. The Cornwall town will see significant travel disruption over the next four months as part of a gas work upgrade. Advertisement 2 Falmouth will see months of travel disruption for a gas work upgrade Credit: Alamy 2 The upgrade should be completed by the middle of November Credit: Getty The £110,000 gas work upgrade will start in the Marlborough Crescent area of Falmouth later this month. Utility company Wales & West said the upgrade work should be completed by mid November. They said: "The gas emergency and pipeline service is starting the work on 24 July and, barring any engineering difficulties, it will finish by mid-November. "The works are essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations." Advertisement Read more Motors News Traffic management will be in place throughout after the company liaised with Cornwall Council to plan the work. The road closures will include: A closure on Tregenver Road from the junction 'Access to Garages and Rear of 16 to 25 Tregenver Road' to the junction of Dracaena Avenue (July 24 - August 8) A closure on Penmere Hill between the junctions of Kings Avenue and Tregenver Road (July 24 - August 8) Rolling two/three-way lights starting on Penmere Road leading onto Theydon Road (August 4 - 29) Rolling road closure on Theydon Road, from the junction of Penmere Hill to the junction of Margaret Place and Marlborough Grove to the junction Marlborough Avenue (September 8 - November 14) Further traffic management will also be required between September and November. Most read in Motors Breaking Breaking Wales & West Utilities Natalie Raphael is managing this work and said: "We have been working with the council to plan these essential works. 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. Advertisement "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. All UK car dealerships will STOP selling 10,000s of iconic brand's used models impacted by lethal airbag flaw 'While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Cornwall. 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." Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service, brings energy to 7.5m people across the south west of England and Wales. Advertisement For those travelling to Bournemouth from Walkford, they will need to follow a diversion route while a dodgy pipe is replaced. A finish date for the works has not been confirmed, but the 14 week closure should bring us to the end of August. And if you're hitting the roads for your summer holidays this year, Motorists have been urged to take regular stops on their long journeys after analysis revealed a steep rise in fatigue-related crashes during the summer months. Advertisement National Highways issued the advice and warned that driver tiredness can lead to "dangerous mistakes". Drivers have been urged by the agency to plan breaks that go "beyond quick pit stops". They suggest activities such as exploring a nearby tourist attraction or beauty spot to ensure drivers are alert before they get back behind the wheel.
The Sun
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Drivers brace for summer holiday chaos as UK seaside hotspot hit with MONTHS of road closures
DRIVERS have been warned to brace for summer holiday chaos as a UK seaside hotspot is hit with months of road closures. The Cornwall town will see significant travel disruption over the next four months as part of a gas work upgrade. 2 2 The £110,000 gas work upgrade will start in the Marlborough Crescent area of Falmouth later this month. Utility company Wales & West said the upgrade work should be completed by mid November. They said: "The gas emergency and pipeline service is starting the work on 24 July and, barring any engineering difficulties, it will finish by mid-November. "The works are essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations." Traffic management will be in place throughout after the company liaised with Cornwall Council to plan the work. The road closures will include: Further traffic management will also be required between September and November. Wales & West Utilities Natalie Raphael is managing this work and said: "We have been working with the council to plan these essential works. 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. "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. All UK car dealerships will STOP selling 10,000s of iconic brand's used models impacted by lethal airbag flaw 'While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Cornwall. 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." Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service, brings energy to 7.5m people across the south west of England and Wales. Another busy road near one of Britain's best beaches is also still currently closed as it undergoes 14 weeks of works. For those travelling to Bournemouth from Walkford, they will need to follow a diversion route while a dodgy pipe is replaced. A finish date for the works has not been confirmed, but the 14 week closure should bring us to the end of August. And if you're hitting the roads for your summer holidays this year, drivers have been warned about making a deadly mistake over the holidays. Motorists have been urged to take regular stops on their long journeys after analysis revealed a steep rise in fatigue-related crashes during the summer months. National Highways issued the advice and warned that driver tiredness can lead to "dangerous mistakes". Drivers have been urged by the agency to plan breaks that go "beyond quick pit stops". They suggest activities such as exploring a nearby tourist attraction or beauty spot to ensure drivers are alert before they get back behind the wheel.
