- Work completed a week early
- Traffic lights and parking restrictions lifted in Church Street and High Street
Vital National Grid work to renew gas mains in the Suffolk village of Clare is set to finish today (Friday 21 August), a week early.
Engineers completed work to upgrade 400 metres of gas mains in Cavendish Road and Church Street. Ageing iron gas mains have been replaced with tough, hardwearing plastic pipes that will last for at least 80 years.
Temporary traffic lights in Church Street and parking restrictions in High Street have been removed after the final phase of gas mains renewal was finished in Church Street today (Friday 21 August).
Cavendish Road, which had been closed for four weeks, was reopened to traffic on Saturday 15 August.
Andrew Stone, National Grid Operations Interface Manager, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have completed this work ahead of schedule.
“We are very aware of the impact of our work on residents, businesses and motorists. Our teams have been working seven days a week and extra hours to complete this project as soon as possible.
“We would like to thank everyone for bearing with us while we carried out this essential work. The new pipes will help ensure local people enjoy safe and reliable gas supplies until the end of the century.”
Businesses affected by the work may be eligible for compensation for loss of business under the Gas Regulations 1996.
Businesses can find out more by emailing cs.busclaims@uk.ngrid.com; calling 0845 7573202 or writing to:
National Grid
Customer Support
Hinckley Operational Centre
Brick Kiln Street
Hinckley
Leicestershire
LE10 ONA
For general information or enquiries about the project go to ngrid.com/clare or contact National Grid customer services on 0800 096 5678
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