Wales & West Utilities is starting work to upgrade gas pipes in the Mudge Way area of Plympton.
The work, which is due to begins on April 15, involves upgrading over 1,000 metres of gas pipes. Barring any engineering difficulties it will finish during June.
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Wales & West Utilities has liaised with Plymouth City Council, and it has been agreed that traffic management will be in place throughout. This currently includes:
• A road closure on Saltram Terrace from April 15 to May 3.
• A rolling closure on Dark Street Lane, between the junctions of Redvers Grove and Ridgeway from May 13 to June 3.
• Two-way traffic lights will be in place on Mudge Way between June 3 and June 14.
• A one-way restriction on Dark Street Lane, from the junction of Mudge Way and Ridgeway between June 3 and June 14.
Wales & West Utilities David Murdoch is managing this gas pipe upgrade 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 Plymouth. 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 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.
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“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.
“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 Customer Service Team can take calls from residents who have any questions about the work. They can be contacted on freephone 0800 912 2999.
