Gas pipeline operator National Grid is advising motorists in Leamington of continuing work on a major mains improvement scheme.
On Wednesday, September 30 work will start to renew the section of main running along the A452 between the Ramada Hotel island and the Old Milverton island. The work will take two months to complete during which time the road will be closed and traffic will be diverted along Bericote Lane and Stoneleigh Road. Access to properties will be maintained.
National Grid project manager Stan Best said: “This work is part of a major project to replace a large 18 inch diameter metal main with new, hard wearing plastic pipe. Unfortunately, because of the size of the pipe and its position in the road we cannot work safely while keeping the traffic flowing. Therefore we will have to close this stretch of road while the work is being done.
“Unfortunately roadworks are disruptive but we are working closely with the Council to keep that disruption to a minimum. I would ask motorists to bear with us while we carry out this essential work.”
The work is being carried out by the West Midlands Gas Alliance, a partnership between National Grid and leading utilities company Morgan Est. The project is part of National Grid’s 30 year programme to improve the safety and reliability of the gas supply network by replacing all metal gas pipes that lie within 30m of property.
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