A MONTH of road closures and traffic lights is coming to Somerton as work to upgrade gas pipes in the town reaches a conclusion.

Wales & West Utilities will start the final phase of a project to upgrade the gas pipes in the West Street area on January 6, with a series of road closures being put in place until February 7.

The firm said the work is “essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses”.

Roadworks will allow gas pipes in the West Street and The Triangle areas of the town to be upgraded.

Road closures and other measures planned during works in Somerton include:
• Langport Road, between the junctions of West End and Mowries Court, closed from January 6 to 10
• Traffic lights in Langport Road, between the junctions of Mowries Court and Pound Pool, from January 11 to 26
• The Triangle, between the junctions of West Street and Bartletts Row, closed from January 27 to February 7

Wales & West Utilities manager, Simon Lee, is overseeing the project and said:

“While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Somerton.

“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.”

Any questions about the work can be directed to the Wales & West Customer Service Team on freephone 0800 912 2999.