We're replacing a section of old metal gas pipe on Ringwood Road to ensure local residents and the wider community continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply. This work will help avoid future disruptive emergency gas repairs on this section of the gas network.
From Sunday 30 March to Friday 2 May, our contractors JDT Utilities Limited will be installing 300m of new plastic pipe between Ringwood Road’s junction with Glenmoor Road and the entrance to Marks and Spencer.
Due to the location of the gas main and for everyone's safety, we need to implement a northbound lane closure (vehicles travelling from Poole to Ferndown direction) along Ringwood Road from the junction of Glenmoor Road to the junction of Church Road. The southbound lane (vehicles travelling from Ferndown to Poole direction) will remain open.
This lane closure means:
- No through traffic travelling in a northerly direction past the point of closure area.
- Vehicle access to side roads, properties and businesses located within the closure area will be maintained via the southbound lane.
A gateman will be located at Longham Roundabout to help minimise HGV lorries diverting along unsuitable side roads. The gateman will allow vehicles, buses and coaches to pass through.
A signed diversion via the A31 and Ham Lane will be in place.
Bus routes affected
The northbound bus route will be affected and will operate via Glenmoor Road and New Road. There will be no bus stops served northbound between the junctions of Glenmoor Road and New Road. A temporary bus stop will be placed before the junction of Clifton Gardens.
We advise passengers to contact their bus provider for the latest updates and changes to timetables. Southbound buses (Ferndown to Poole) are unaffected and will operate as normal during this work.
We’re sorry for any inconvenience these urgent works may cause. Our engineers will be doing all they can to minimise disruption as much as possible.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.