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BBC News
19 hours ago
- 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.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Emergency and gas crews at Halifax explosion scene
Emergency crews and gas engineers were called to the scene of an explosion in West Yorkshire in the early hours, according to Northern Gas gas distribution company said engineers were called to the incident on Spring Hall Lane in Halifax at about 12:30 BST on Thursday.A spokesperson said the firm was "working closely with the emergency services to support the incident".Meanwhile, they added that it was "too early to speculate on the cause at this time".
