ROADS in Evesham will be closed due to work being carried out to upgrade gas pipes.
The closures will be undertaken as part of the next phase being carried out by Wales and West Utilities in the School Lane area of Middle Littleton.
The work is vital to ensuring gas continues to flow safely and reliably to homes and businesses across the area and will help keep people warm for decades to come.
In agreement with Worcestershire County Council, School Lane will be closed from June 15 to July 3. Two-way traffic lights will be present on Cleeve Road from June 29 to 31.
Wales and West Utilities’ wider work will see more than £5million invested in upgrading gas pipes across Worcestershire over the next two years.
The intensive programme of wider mains replacement works will see nearly 17km of gas pipes upgraded across the area as the company upgrades the critical energy infrastructure in the area to benefit approximately 1,700 local customers.
Wales and West Utilities Ryan Barkway, who is managing the work, said the company was committed to keeping the community updated on progress as it worked to upgrade the gas network to ensure it remains safe, reliable and fit for the future.
“We understand our work can cause disruption, but it is essential to maintain a resilient gas network that households and business can rely on every day.
“While much of the gas network is out of sight, it plays a vital role in daily life – from heating homes to cooking meals and we know how important it is that gas is there when people need it.”
People can visit: wwutilities.co.uk/gas-pipe-upgrade-projects/ for more on the projects and wwutilities.co.uk/services/gas-pipe-upgrades/ for further details on what to expect from the work.
Anyone who can smell gas or suspects a carbon monoxide leak should call the National Gas Emergency number immediately on 0800 111 999.
