National Grid is investing £4m in a new pipeline to provide safe, secure and reliable gas supplies for the Basildon area.
On Monday 06 April the North London Gas Alliance, a partnership between National Grid and Skanska, will begin work on an essential scheme to replace old gas mains along the A127 with a brand new pipeline.
Engineers will replace 12km of old iron gas pipes between Childerditch Lane and the A130 with a single larger diameter plastic gas pipe, to help guarantee efficient gas supplies to residents and businesses for decades to come.
The majority of work will take place on the eastbound verge of the A127 and on the central reservation. A small amount of work will also take place on the westbound side of the A127.
To carry out these works safely and to minimise disruption to traffic, we will be implementing night-time closures of the outside lane of the A127 in both directions along the route of the works. There will also be a speed limit of 50mph where we are working, although a 50mph speed limit is already in place along much of the route.
Construction Engineer Andrew Farnfield said all areas affected by the work would be reinstated afterwards, and the project should be complete by April 2010.
“This is a major project to improve a vital part of the gas distribution system so it can provide many years of reliable service for homes and businesses,” he said.
“We apologise for any inconvenience our work may cause but we ask residents and motorists to be patient with us. This is an essential investment in the gas network that will deliver long-term benefits to the community. We have worked closely with the local authority and other agencies to ensure the work is delivered with a minimum of disruption.”
If you have further questions about this project please call our helpline on 0800 096 5678.
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For further media information contact Antony Quarrell, National Grid Communications on 07810 853075