Our essential network upgrades in Margate
Our engineers will shortly start essential work to upgrade the gas network at the Coffin Corner junction in Margate.
This work will ensure a continued safe and reliable supply of gas is delivered to nearby homes and businesses and is part of our 30-year programme of work to replace our old mains, reaching the end of their useful lives, with new, reliable plastic pipe.
The upgrade project will begin on Wednesday 22 July and is expected to last approximately six weeks. We're carrying this work out during the school summer holidays as the roads are typically quieter during this period.
We're doing everything we can to ensure we minimise disruption at this sensitive traffic location. This includes assigning three separate teams to work on the network upgrades, and we've agreed to work collaboratively with other utilities so they can carry out their required works simultaneously - avoiding another road closure in the near future.
Details of the roads affected by this work can be found below:
Where we'll be working
Coffin Corner junction
To ensure everyone's safety, the following roads will be closed on their approach to the junction while we carry out this work:
- Shottendane Road
- Nash Road
- College Road
- Tivoli Road
- Hartsdown Road
Manston Road
As well as working at Coffin Corner, we'll be upgrading our network along Nash Road to its junction with Turner Close, and along Shottendane Road to its junction with Manston Road.
- Manston Road will be shut to motorists at its junction with Shottendane Road for safety
Important information
- Signed diversion routes will be in place for affected motorists.
- Access will be maintained for residents and businesses inside the closure area where it's safe to do so. This includes those living in Empire Terrace.
- Pedestrian access is unaffected by this work. Cyclists are kindly asked to dismount and walk through the closure point.
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.