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Update 23 September

We have been carrying out emergency repairs to our network in the Sorbie Road and South Beach Road area of Ardrossan. Our engineers are now completing the final repairs to the gas main at South Beach Road. To do this safely, a road closure is in place along Sorbie Road and South Beach Road. 

Once we have completed these repairs, we will then need to reinstate the road and give the new surface time to set. 

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we expect to reopen the roads next week. We appreciate people’s patience and understanding while we carry out this essential repair.

We’ve been carrying out emergency repairs to our gas network in the A418, Aylesbury Road area of Buckinghamshire. 

Our engineers have worked as safely and as quickly as possible and have successfully stopped the gas leak. To minimise the risk of any future disruption, we have taken the decision to replace this section of old iron pipework with new, more reliable, polyethylene pipe. This investment will help ensure the continued delivery of a safe and reliable gas supply to the local community for many decades to come. 

To keep local people safe while we do this, traffic lights are in place along Aylesbury Road, near Mill Cottages. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we expect to complete our work and reopen the road early next week.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while we complete this essential work

Tuesday 29 September

We are carrying out emergency repairs to our gas network in Lady Grove Road, Didcot. Temporary traffic lights will be in place from tomorrow (30 September) until the repairs are complete. 

This work is not related to the gas works carried out in the area earlier this month. 

We are sorry for any disruption caused and are working to complete this work as quickly and as safely as possible.

30 September - Temporary two-way traffic lights - Church Road, Ferndown for gas escape 

SGN engineers are currently on site investigating a gas leak in the Church Road area of Ferndown.  

Due to the location of the gas pipe in the road, for everyone’s safety two-way traffic lights will be in place around our work area.  

It’s too early to say how long repairs will take to complete; we will keep everyone updated as soon as we know more.

Our engineers will be working hard to complete these repairs as quickly and as safely as possible.   

We apologise for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding and patience.

Update: Saturday 29 August, 12.39pm

Unfortunately, we have temporarily closed Oxford Road in Bagley Wood, Kennington, to undertake emergency repair works. The road is closed at its junction with Bagley Wood Road.

We’re aware this is a busy route and are very sorry for the inconvenience caused. The closure is necessary to ensure everyone’s safety while these essential works are carried out.

A signed diversion is in place via the A34. Local diversions are also in place via Sugworth Lane and Kennington Road.

Our engineers expect to complete a temporary repair to the gas main today. Due to the condition of the pipe, a section of the gas main will then need to be replaced.

These urgent replacement works are expected to continue into next week, and we will provide a further update on reopening Oxford Road once we have confirmed the timescales. We would like to thank the local community for its continued patience and support.

Update: Friday 18 September 2026

We're carrying out an emergency repair to our network within the A2 in Kent.

The eastbound carriageway between J7 of the M2 and the A2050 at Harbledown is currently reduced to one lane while our engineers carry out their work.

This could cause delays for motorists travelling towards the Canterbury area.

The westbound carriageway is currently unaffected.

We know this is a busy route and are very sorry for the inconvenience caused.

We'll provide updates here as the work progresses.

We have completed emergency repairs to our gas network on the A27 Upper Brighton Road in Lancing. 

To do this safely, we have had to close a westbound lane along the A27. 

We are now working to reinstate the road surface as quickly and safely as possible and will need to keep the road closure in place to give the new surface time to set. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, we expect to reopen the road Thursday evening. 

We appreciate people’s patience and understanding while we complete this essential work.

Updated - 11am, Wednesday 30 September

We are pleased to confirm that, after our engineers successfully stopped the gas leak in Waterloo Road, the affected buildings have now been safely reoccupied.

To minimise the risk of any future disruption, we have commenced a project to replace the old iron pipework with new, more reliable, polyethylene pipe. This investment will help ensure the continued delivery of a safe and reliable gas supply to the local community for many decades to come.

Our contractor, Forefront Utilities, began work on this replacement programme on Sunday. The works are currently scheduled for completion by 16 October, subject to any unforeseen engineering challenges.

To enable the replacement to be carried out safely, it is necessary to maintain the closure of Waterloo Road in both directions outside The Old Vic. 

In addition, a southbound directional lane closure will be put in place between the IMAX and the Cut/Bayliss Road junction on Waterloo Road. A clearly signed diversion route is in operation, and access for residents, businesses and pedestrians will be maintained throughout the works wherever possible.

We fully appreciate the inconvenience that road and lane closures cause the local community and visitors to the area, and would like to thank everyone for their continued patience and understanding. We remain committed to completing the works as quickly and safely as possible.

Update: 6 July 2026, 2pm

Our engineers have been on site since Monday 29 June investigating reports of gas escapes near the junction with the High Street. Investigations have identified that around 185 metres of metallic gas main - installed approximately 70 years ago - is in poor condition and needs to be replaced immediately.

To make sure the network continues to supply the gas demand required locally, we’ll be installing a new, larger‑diameter plastic main. This means we’ll need to open‑cut a trench in stages along Fletching Street. We’ll also upgrade any old metallic service pipes supplying nearby properties. We’ll be replacing our pipes from the junction with the High Street to the junction with The Avenue.

For the safety of our engineers and the public, Fletching Street will be closed around our excavations from Monday 6 July. We expect this work to take around four to five weeks.

Signed diversion routes will be in place for affected drivers. Pedestrian access will be maintained.

We’ll continue to provide updates here as the work progresses.

We’re carrying out emergency repairs to our network in the Crieff Road area of Perth.

To keep local people safe while we do this, we have closed Crieff Road between its junctions with Collinson View and Feus Road.  A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

While we do everything we can to minimise disruption on busy roads such as this, we would advise motorists to leave more time to travel, and to take alternative routes if at all possible.

Due to engineering difficulties, including unexpected ground conditions, we have had to extend our work on this complex job. Our engineers are working as quickly and as safely as they can, but we’re not yet able to say how long our work will take. We are sorry for the inconvenience during our essential emergency work.

Update Thursday 10 September

We're pleased to say that our engineers have completed the repair work and the road at Mapledurham will reopen this afternoon. We will return on Monday next week to replace a section of our gas main at this location to avoid the need for emergency repairs involving a road closure in the future.

We always work closely with the local highways authority to put the most suitable diversion routes in place during road closures. We recognise that some motorists, including heavy goods vehicles, did not follow the official diversion, and we’re genuinely sorry for the disruption and inconvenience this caused.

Update Friday 04 September 15:00

Unfortunately, we have found a further leak along the A4074 and have had to close the Road at Mapledurham to undertake the emergency repairs.

We’re aware this is a busy route and are very sorry for the inconvenience caused. The closure is needed to keep the public and our engineers safe while we carry out the essential works.

A signed diversion is in place for all road users, and we would kindly encourage people to plan ahead and leave additional time to travel.

Access to the event at The Caversham Golf Course will be maintained from the Reading side, heading North, but there will be no access from Reading Road heading south. Again, a diversion route will be clearly signposted.

Our engineers are working around the clock, as quickly as possible to make a repair, but we do not yet know how long this work will take. We’re sorry for the inconvenience this road closure will cause, but it is essential that we fix the issue to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably.

Update: Friday 28 August, 12.50pm

Following good progress with our emergency repair work, we can confirm that the A4074 at Mapledurham will reopen as planned at 4pm today.

Once the road reopens, two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place to allow us to safely complete the repair. To help minimise disruption, the lights will be manually controlled during peak travel periods.

At this stage, it's too early to say how long the temporary traffic lights will remain in place, but we'll continue to monitor progress and provide updates here.

The work may still affect people travelling to Reading Festival campsites. You can find the latest travel advice on the Traffic Updates section on the Reading Festival app or on the Travel Information section of their website.

We apologise for the disruption and thank everyone for their continued understanding as we complete these essential repairs.

Emergency Lane Closure - Gas leak

Our engineers are currently working to investigate and repair a gas leak in the Coles Avenue area of Poole.  

To do this safely, we have a westbound directional lane closure in place on Coles Avenue from the junction of Blandford Road to the junction of Hamilton Road.   

This closure will mean:

• No through vehicle access heading westbound along Coles Avenue between the junction of Blandford Road to Hamilton Road – a diversion route via Lakes Road will be in place
• The pedestrian walkway alongside the closure will be closed – pedestrians will be diverted on the other side of the road
• Vehicle access to properties located within the closure will be maintained – access will be via eastbound lane and diversion route
• Bus routes will be affected – please contact your service provider for the latest update/changes to service. 

Our engineers are working as quickly and as safely as possible to complete these repairs. It’s too early to say how long repairs will take to complete – we will keep this webpage updated

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Updated Thursday 23 July

We're carrying out emergency gas network repairs on the B3091 near the village of West Orchard following a gas leak.

We know this closure will be frustrating for people who live, work or travel through the area, but to keep everyone safe while we repair the leak, the B3091 has been closed in both directions. The location of the closure is shown on the map below and is indicated by the red line.

A signed diversion route is in place via B3091, Manston Road, Rixton Hill, B3092 Bath Road, Walton Elm Hill, Schoolhouse Lane, Crown Road, Salisbury Street, Scotchey Hill, A30 Front Street, A30 Fern Hill, Sherbourne Causeway, Long Cross, Bleke Street, Bimport and St John's Hill.

We’re maintaining vehicle access to all the properties within the closure from the appropriate end of the road.

Bus services will also be affected, so please contact your bus operator for the latest service updates.

At this stage it's too early to confirm when our work will be complete, but we expect the repairs to continue into next week. We'll provide further updates as soon as we're able. Gas supplies to nearby homes and businesses are not affected.

Thank you for bearing with us while we carry out these essential repairs. Our engineers are working as quickly and safely as possible to reopen the road, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.

Updated - Thursday 13 August

A229 Maidstone Road was safe to reopen to motorists yesterday evening.

This follows the completion of the resurfacing process after our emergency repairs carried out in the area.

We'd like to thank the local community for your patience while we completed these essential network repairs and restored the road surface.

Updated - 11.45pm, Saturday 15 August

We've completed urgent gas network repairs in Verwood Road after a gas leak was identified earlier today.

Verwood Road remains closed to motorists in both directions, between Ringwood Road and Joys Road, while we restore the road surface. All being well, the road will reopen on Sunday morning.

Update - 28 September

We’re continuing to work in the A290, Pean Hill area of Whitstable to carry out emergency repairs to our network. 

To keep local people safe while we do this, Pean Hill remains closed between its junctions with Fox’s Cross Road and Pye Alley Lane. A diversion route is clearly signposted.

Due to the complexity of the repair, our work is taking longer than expected. Our engineers are working as quickly and as safely as they can, but we’re not yet able to say how long our work will take. We are sorry for the inconvenience during our essential emergency work.

Update - 23 September 2026

We’re currently working to upgrade the gas network in the Woodfield Road area of Crawley.

This is part of wider work in the area that will ensure local homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply for years to come.

Our work began on 21 September, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, will be completed by 30 October.

To keep the public and our colleagues safe, road closures will be in place as our work continues along Woodfield Road. Diversion routes will be clearly signposted. Two-way traffic lights are also in place along Northgate Avenue until Monday 28 September.

While we do all we can to minimise disruption, we would advise people to leave more time for travel and take alternative routes if at all possible. We'd like to thank the local community for its patience and support while we carry out these essential works

Weekend Road Closure: Emsworth Road, Havant – Essential Gas Work

We will be carrying out essential work on our gas network in the Emsworth Road, area of Havant, requiring a road closure this weekend from 6am on Saturday 19 September until 5pm on Sunday 20 September. 

Our engineers will be completing a gas connection across Emsworth Road at the junction of Netherfield Close. These works are necessary to ensure we can continue to provide local homes and businesses with a safe and reliable gas supply and avoid gas leaks in the future.

What this closure means

• No through access for vehicles past the closure in either direction. Clearly signed diversion routes will be in place.
• Vehicle access to properties within the closure will be maintained wherever possible.
• Pedestrian and cycle access will remain available throughout the works.

Bus service affected - Bus routes using Emsworth Road will be affected during the closure. Passengers are advised to contact their service provider for the latest information and any temporary changes to services.

Map below shows location of closure in red:

We recognise that road closures are disruptive for residents, businesses, and road users, and we apologise for the inconvenience. Our teams will be working as quickly and safely as possible to complete the work.

If you need to speak to us about these works, please contact our Customer Service Team on 0800 912 1700 or email customer@sgn.co.uk. Your enquiry will be directed to the relevant member of the project team.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we carry out these essential works.

Updated - Friday 28 August

Maynards Green Road was opened earlier today as we continue to upgrade the gas network.

Prior to this week's closure, temporary traffic lights had been in operation to maintain everyone's safety while we complete these essential works, but after further investigation we need additional excavations are required on the opposite side of the road to safely reconnect a property's gas supply.

Thank you to the Horam community for your patience and understanding.

From Monday 07 September to Friday 29 January, SGN Contractors, I&G Contractors Limited, will be completing gas main replacement work on local roads in Midhurst.  These mandatory HSE gas main replacement works are essential to ensure we can continue to provide residents and wider community with a safe and efficient gas supply and avoid gas leaks in the future. 

Due to the location of the gas pipes in the road, for everyone’s safety, we will have varying traffic management measure in place.  We have planned these works in the following phases:  

Phase one: 7 September for approx. 5 weeks

Location:  Closewalk Wood  (Private Road)

Traffic Management:  Give and take – vehicles will be able to pass around our works. 

Phase two: 21 September for 8 weeks

Location: Chichester Road/ Taylors Field Footpath

Traffic Management: Road closure on junction of Chichester Road with Selham Road to junction New Road. The closure will be in two halves. The first half will be from junction of New Road to O/S Taylors (the first property) access will be maintained from South Street. The closure will then move, and access will be from New Road 

Phase three: 5 October for 9 weeks

Location:  Selham Road

Traffic Management:  Rolling Road Closure from junction of Chichester Road to junction of High Standing Lane 

Phase four: 26 October for 6 weeks

Location: Highstanding Lane (Private Road)

Traffic Management:  Rolling road closure 

Phase five: 16 November for 9 weeks

Location:  Church Road from junction of Selham Road to past Pinewood Court

Traffic management:  Rolling Road closure 

Road closure phases will mean:

• NO through vehicle access past the closure in either direction – a signed diversion route will be in place
• Vehicle access to properties located within the closure area will be maintained – we will ensure residents affected are informed of local access arrangements
• Pedestrian and cycle access will be maintained through closures
• Bin collection day arrangements will not change unless you are advised otherwise by your service provider 

Bus routes may be affected – please contact your service provider for the latest updates/changes to service 

We appreciate that these works may cause disruption to residents and businesses. Please be assured that our engineers will be working as quickly and safely as possible to complete the works.

If you have any questions regarding these works, please contact our Customer Service Team at customer@sgn.co.uk or call 0800 912 1700. Your enquiry will be directed to the appropriate member of the project team. Visit our website for regular updates Roadworks in your area | SGN Your gas. Our network.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Urgent gas main replacement – Temporary Traffic Lights on A4047, Chazey Heath, Mapledurham, Reading

From Monday 14 September for approximately thirteen weeks, SGN specialist contractors I&G Contractors Limited will start work to replace the gas main from approximately 120m north of the junction with Rokeby Drive to The Pack Saddle/within The Club at Mapledurham 

This replacement has been panned with urgency following the recent emergency gas escapes, replacing the old metal pipe with a new plastic pipe will ensure we can continue to provide residents and businesses with a safe and efficient gas supply and avoid further disruptive emergency gas leaks in the future. 

Due to the location of the gas pipes in the road, we will need to traffic management measures in place.  We have planned these works in the following phases: we will provide regular updates on progress and timelines for phases.   

Phase one:   starting Monday 14 September, working from approximately 120m north off Rokeby Drive to Rokeby Drive

Traffic Management:  three-way temporary traffic lights 

Phase two: working from the junction Rokeby Drive to outside a property called Yew Tree

Traffic Management: two-way temporary traffic lights 

Phase three: working from outside a property called Yew Tree to within the Golf Club

Traffic Management: two-way temporary traffic lights 

In addition to the traffic lights we will install a side road closure on the road leading to The Saddle Pack Pub with the A4074 for the entire duration of the work.  This closure is required to avoid road closures on the A4074, this will be the location for mandatory welfare/storage.  The Saddle Pack Pub will remain open as usual; vehicle access will be via the Golf Club and will be signposted. 

A speed reduction of 20mph will be in place throughout our works area to ensure the safety of our team and the public. 

We will be working extended hours, seven days a week, with two teams on site. To help maintain traffic flow, the temporary traffic lights will be manned 12 hours a day. We would advise road users to plan ahead to avoid delays to local journeys. 

We appreciate our work will cause some disruption to residents and road users.   Please be assured that our engineers will be working as quickly and safely as possible to complete the works.  

If you need to speak to us about these works, please contact our Customer Service Team at customer@sgn.co.uk or call 0800 912 1700. Your enquiry will be directed to the appropriate member of the project team. Visit our website for regular updates Roadworks in your area | SGN Your gas. Our network.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

From Friday 3 July for a duration of four weeks, SGN engineers will be carrying out urgent work to replace a section of gas main on Shanklin Road from the junction of the roundabout at Canteen Road to where Shanklin Road meets Victoria Avenue.

These works have been planned with urgency due to a current gas escape – we are no longer able to complete long-term repairs, and replacement is the only permanent solution to avoid further gas escapes. 

Due to the location of the gas pipe in the road and for everyone’s safety, a temporary road closure between these junctions will be required. 

This road closure will mean: 

• No through vehicle access past the closure in either direction – signed diversion routes will be in place
• Vehicle access to properties within the closure will be maintained and the site team will liaise with properties affected to keep them informed of access arrangements
• Pedestrian and cycle access will be maintained through the closure
• Bin collection days will remain unaffected unless you are advised otherwise by your service provider 

Bus routes will be affected – we advise passengers to contact their service provider for the latest updates/changes to services. 

We appreciate this temporary road closure may be disruptive for residents, and we assure you our engineers will be working as quickly and as safely as possible to complete these works. 

We’re sorry for any inconvenience our work may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.