We’re preparing to carry out essential upgrades to our gas network in the Kingsdown Road area of Dover. This work will help ensure that homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply and forms part of our long-term programme to replace ageing metal gas mains with modern, durable plastic pipes.
We’ll begin work on Monday 20 April, with the project expected to last approximately ten weeks.
This work will be carried out in phases to help minimise disruption. Details of the phase information can be found below:
Where we'll be working
The Freedown
- Starting Mon 20 Apr
- Lasting approx. four weeks
- Our engineers will be able to safely complete this phase without the need for traffic management as most of our upgrades will be carried out in the footway.
Kingsdown Road and Chapel Lane
- Starting Mon 18 May
- Lasting approx. six weeks
- To safely access our pipes, both roads will be closed to motorists during this phase of work.
- As there is no viable alternative route, Kingsdown Road will be closed between 9am and 3pm on weekdays only. Open excavations will be covered by steel plates to maintain access outside of these times.
- A diversion route will be in place for affected road users while Chapel Lane is shut.
Public drop-in session
We will be holding a public drop-in session for residents to view project maps, understand the planned works, and ask any questions.
Date: Monday 20 April
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: The Channel Room, St Margaret's Hall, Reach Road CT15 6AP
We recognise roadworks can be frustrating, and we're sorry for any inconvenience this essential work may cause. However, the new plastic pipe has a lifespan of 80 years, which means when the work is complete, nearby residents and businesses will be able to enjoy the benefits of a safe and reliable gas supply long into the future.