Residents are being warned about potential disruption ahead of work by Wales & West Utilities to upgrade over 400 metres of gas pipes in the Monkton Combe area.
The work is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power homes and businesses, keeping people safe and warm for generations to come.
It is due to start on 24th July and, barring any engineering difficulties, will finish by 3rd September.
As part of the work, the gas emergency and pipeline service has liaised with Bath & North East Somerset Council, and it has been agreed that traffic management will be in place.
There will be road closures on:
- Brassknocker Hill (24th – 28th July)
- Church Lane (31st July – 18th August)
- Trollopes Hill (26th August – 3rd September)
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for their travel.
Wales & West Utilities Simon Lee is managing this work. He said: “We have planned this work during the school holidays to minimise inconvenience to local road users.
“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 Bath 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 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.
“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.”
