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12-04-2025
- Automotive
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Travel disruption warning due to gas works on A36
Motorists have been warned of disruption while contractors carry out emergency gas works. The work to upgrade gas pipes on the A36 Warminster Road in Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, began on Friday evening and is set to finish by the end of Sunday. Wales and West Utilities, who are carrying out the work, said two-way traffic lights will be in operation near to the Rose and Crown pub during this time. John Gordge, who is managing the gas pipe upgrade work, said: "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." More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire He said a team of gas engineers will be on site to complete the "work as safely and as quickly as possible", while "keeping disruption to a minimum". Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wales & West Utilities
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Travel disruption warning due to gas works on A36
Motorists have been warned of disruption while contractors carry out emergency gas works. The work to upgrade gas pipes on the A36 Warminster Road in Limpley Stoke, Wiltshire, began on Friday evening and is set to finish by the end of Sunday. Wales and West Utilities, who are carrying out the work, said two-way traffic lights will be in operation near to the Rose and Crown pub during this time. John Gordge, who is managing the gas pipe upgrade work, said: "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." More news stories for Wiltshire Listen to the latest news for Wiltshire He said a team of gas engineers will be on site to complete the "work as safely and as quickly as possible", while "keeping disruption to a minimum". Follow BBC Wiltshire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Wales & West Utilities
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Business
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Drivers face months of delays as gas pipes replaced
Motorists face six months of disruption as works to replace gas mains are set to begin. Wales and West Utilities (WWU) is upgrading pipes on Bishops Hull Road and Silk Mills Road in Taunton, Somerset, from 31 March. During the works, road closures and traffic management systems will be in place as older metal pipes are replaced by longer-lasting plastic ones, WWU said. Residents will be able to review the plans at a drop-in event between 14:00 and 19:00 GMT on Wednesday. Tom Parker, owner of Bishops Hull Stores, Post Office and butchers, has warned that planned road closures could have a "catastrophic" impact on his business. He said: "I think people will think twice about coming up here. Hopefully we can garner enough support by explaining the situation and hopefully there is not a massive drop-off in trade." A WWU spokesperson said the works were "essential to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come". To minimise disruption, the project will be carried out in two phases: Bishops Hull Road Scheme Road closure on Bishops Hull Road from 31 March to the end of June Work on Orchard Drive from 21 April to 4 May Road closures on Bishops Hull Road and Comeytrowe Lane, with 2-way traffic lights on Stonegallows and Wellington New Road from 27 May to 13 June Mountway Road Directional closure on Silk Mills Road from 16 June to 25 July Directional closure on Silk Mills Road with a road closure of the junction of Mountway Road from 28 July to 17 August Directional closure on Silk Mills Road with a road closure on Waterfield Drive and a lane closure on Wellington New Road from 18 August to 7 September Mr Parker added the works could be "potentially catastrophic" because they could reduce footfall at a time when businesses are already struggling. "Big lorries come in here every week to deliver all our supplies and the roadworks will cause quite a big issue," he added. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Hundreds without gas after digger hits mains pipe Long delays as major Chard roadworks begin Businesses claim roadworks are causing 'gridlock' Wales and West Utilities
