A major road in Swansea is set to be hit by disruption for several weeks or even months due to “essential” work costing £200,000. Wales and West Utilities has confirmed that it will shortly start work in and around Pentrepoeth Road in the Morriston area of the city.
The company has said the work - to upgrade mostly underground gas pipes - is being carried out to keep gas flowing and to ensure that local homes and businesses are heated and powered safely. You can keep up to date with the latest Swansea news by signing up to the local newsletter here.
The work will get underway next Monday (June 5). No definite end date has been announced, but it is hoped the work will conclude at some point during the autumn, meaning disruption in the area will last through the summer and likely beyond. Swansea Council has worked with the utilities company and agreed that multi-way traffic lights will be used in the area as required, with advance warning signs being erected.
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“While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Swansea,” said Adam Smith from Wales and West Utilities. “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.”
Motorists have been advised to allow extra time for travel in the area during the disruption, and anyone with any queries about the work is asked to call Wales and West Utilities on 0800 912 2999, or contact them via their social media pages.
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