Major works to replace 250 metres of gas pipes under Strait Bargate - and surrounding areas - in Boston, which are essential to keeping homes in the area warm, are beginning on 06th January 2025 and will last for approximately two months.
Cadent, which manages the local gas network, will be carrying out a project which will see gas mains being relaced in order to future proof the network and ready pipes for the introduction of biogases.
Throughout the works, there will be road and footpath closures in place in order to allow Cadent engineers to carry out the work as safely and as quickly as possible. Cadent will provide at least two week’s notice ahead of any road closures, and will allow access wherever possible. Initially, Strait Bargate will be closed to any vehicular access and access will be closed off to the footpath leading from Strait Bargate down Mitre Lane. Closures will then continue onto New Street, restricting access from Bank Street, Fountain Lane and Red Lion Street with restricted parking and also along Strait Bargate towards Market Place to outside H.M. Samuels.
Richard Sansom, Network Director for Cadent in the East Midlands, said: “These works are part of a major £1.1billion investment in our Eastern Network by Cadent which is vital in ensuring that we keep gas flowing to homes in Lincolnshire and beyond for generations to come.
“With gas pipes being decades old, it is essential that we replace them to futureproof our network and minimise the amount of repair work that we have to do in the area over the coming years. Keeping the people of Boston warm in their homes is our number one priority. I can confirm that gas will stay on throughout the duration of these works unless you are notified otherwise.
“I understand that these works will cause inconvenience and frustration to residents and road users; this is understandable. However, we are doing all that we can to minimise disruption as we carry out these vital works and will continue to engage with the local community. I would urge everybody to allow for additional time in their journeys, and I want to thanks everyone for their patience and understanding as we seek to carry out the works as swiftly, but as safely as possible.”
Customers with questions about this work can contact the team by:
Phone: 0800 090 3071
Email: [email protected]
Online: https://cadentgas.com/contactus/contact-form-east-midlands
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