Gas pipeline operator National Grid is advising motorists in the centre of Watford that a section of Wiggenhall Road will be closed from 9.30am on Wednesday October 25 to allow emergency gas main repairs.

It will be closed both ways between its junction with Farraline Road and Cardiff Road. The closure is needed to ensure the safety of road users and National Grid engineers while repairs are carried out to a damaged gas main. Access to Cardiff Road will be via Eastbury Road and Deacons Hill.

The work has been planned to coincide with the school half term holiday, when traffic is expected to be lighter, and to avoid Watford’s Carling Cup home game against Hull on the evening of Tuesday October 24.

It is hoped the repairs will be complete and the road reopened by the weekend beginning on Friday October 27. National Grid apologises for any inconvenience during this essential work.

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For further media information only, please contact Graham McQuarrie, National Grid communications on 01926 655271 or 07977 493933.

National Grid
National Grid is a leading international energy infrastructure business - the largest utility in the UK.

Through National Grid Gas plc (formerly Transco), it owns and operates over 6,800 kilometres of high-pressure transmission pipeline across Great Britain, and 132,000 kilometres of lower-pressure distribution gas mains in the North West, the Midlands, East Anglia and North London – more than half of Britain's gas transportation network, delivering gas to around 11 million homes, offices and factories.  National Grid sold the four gas distribution networks covering the rest of Britain to other companies in June 2005.

Through National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, the company operates the high-voltage electricity transmission network across Great Britain, and owns the network in England and Wales.

National Grid will continue to manage the National Gas Emergency Service freephone line 0800 111 999*.

*All calls are recorded and may be monitored.

www.nationalgrid.com