Road closures for essential gas main replacement
Our contractor JDT will be replacing the gas main in the Sheborne area. These essential works involve the replacement of old metal gas pipes with new plastic pipes to ensure we can continue to provide residents with a safe and efficient gas supply.
Due to the location of the gas main and the width of the road, we’ll need to have temporary road closures in place as follows:
Coomb, Sherborne
From Monday 26 August to Friday 18 October
Phase one: from Monday 26 August to Thursday 1 September, Coombe will be temporarily closed for a week at its junction with Marton Road to complete initial connection works.
Phase two: from Monday 26 August to Friday 18 October, Coombe will be closed for the completion of gas main replacement from its junction with Marton Road to Mulberry Gardens.
Oborne Road and Castle Town Way, Sherborne
From Monday 9 September to Friday 1 November
Oborne Road will be temporarily closed from its junction with Castleton Road to its junction with Castle Town Way. Castle Town Way will also be closed from its junction with Oborne Road to its junction with Castle Road.
These closures will mean no through vehicle access past the closure point. Signed diversion routes will be in place for road users.
Important information
Access will be maintained for properties within the closure – the site team will liaise directly with those affected to explain access arrangements and appropriate signage will keep road users informed.
Bus route impacted – we advise passengers to contact their service provider for the latest update on changes to bus stop locations, routes and timetables.
Some residents will require their gas service pipes to be connected to the new main we’re installing. Affected residents can expect to receive further information from SGN explaining the work involved.
Invite to drop-in event
For residents wishing to find out more about these planned works, we’ll be hosting an information morning on Monday 5 August at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne DT9 3AA. You can drop in and see us any time from 9am to 11am - we’re happy to answer any questions you have and talk you through our work plans.
We understand these closures will be disruptive for the local community - please be assured we’ll be doing all we can to minimise disruption as much as possible.
If you are unable to join us at our drop-in event you can get in touch with our Customer Service team on 0800 912 1700 or email customer@SGN.co.uk who will direct your enquiry to a member of the project team for a response.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.