We're preparing to return to the Major York's Road area of Tunbridge Wells to complete the remaining phases of our gas network upgrade project.
This essential work is part of our 30-year programme to replace our old metal mains, reaching the end of their useful lives, with new plastic pipe which is more reliable.
The rest of our work here will be carried out in two consecutive phases from Saturday 5 April:
- Major York's Road for approximately two weeks
- A264 Langton Road for approximately 11 weeks
To ensure everyone's safety while we complete these sections of our work, we will need to implement traffic management procedures around our site. Details of this can be found below.
Phase one - Major York's Road
We'll be upgrading our network in Major York's Road from Saturday 5 April. We expect this work to last approximately two weeks.
Our engineers will be working at Major York's Road's junctions with Hungershall Park and Fir Tree Road. All three roads will be closed to motorists at this junction.
Signed diversions will be in place for affected road users, although we'll maintain access for residents and businesses where it is safe to do so.
Phase two - A264 Langton Road
Following the completion of our first phase, our engineers will move to A264 Langton Road, between its junctions with Neville Park and Major York's Road.
We expect to start this second phase on Tuesday 22 April and anticipate it to last approximately 11 weeks.
During this time, temporary traffic lights will be in operation to ensure everyone's safety around our work area.
Please allow additional time for your journeys while these lights are in place.
This work has been agreed following close consultation with Kent County Council.
To help minimise disruption, we've agreed to carry out the first phase of work, and the required closure, during the school Easter holidays when the roads are typically quieter.
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.