Wales & West Utilities will return to the Larkhall area of Bath this half term to continue upgrading gas pipes at a busy junction that previously proved challenging for engineers.
The junction where work is scheduled to take place
The company is carrying out further work on the gas network around Camden Road, with traffic restrictions scheduled to minimise disruption during the school holidays.
It has been agreed with Bath & North East Somerset Council that the following road closures will be in place while the works take place:
- A closure at the junction of St Stephen’s Road and Camden Road on 14th and 15th February
- A closure at the junction of Eastbourne Avenue, Tyning Lane, Camden Road and Fairfield Road from 16th to 22nd February
Wales & West Utilities’ Simon Lee, who is managing the work, said: “These works have been planned during the half term break to minimise disruption locally.
“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.
“While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of this community.
“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.
“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 green gases in the future.”
The latest phase follows earlier upgrade work at the same Eastbourne Avenue/Fairfield Road/Tyning Lane/Camden Road junction, which was closed from 25th October to 2nd November for pipe upgrades.
At that time, Wales & West Utilities explained that progress had been hampered by difficult ground conditions and the unexpected location of an older gas main, meaning the job could not be completed as planned and further work would be needed.
