Work to replace ageing gas pipes in Witham, Essex, is coming to an end with the project entering its final stages.
The planned activity, which started in July, involves the decommissioning of the current metallic gas pipes – which measure over 1600m in length and were originally installed in the 1960s- and installing tough new pipes which will last for decades, future proofing the Witham network.
The final section of work taking place is at the northern end of Avenue Road at the junction with Collingwood Road. This work will see around 150m of gas pipe being replaced.
Work has already been completed in The Avenue, Avenue Road, Collingwood Road, Guithavon Valley, Guithavon Road, Mill Lane, Colchester Road, and Freebornes Road.
Cadent Project Manager, Gavin Stuart, said: We have a responsibility to make sure every property that uses gas has access to it 24/7, 365 days a year and these essential works will mean that we continue to deliver on that promise.
We are very conscious of the disruption roadworks cause and hope people understand these are necessary and essential works, to ensure everyone’s safety and maintain a reliable gas supply.
We will continue to be in regular contact with the Highways Authority to keep them updated on our work which we will have completed by Wednesday 15 October.
While this section of work is coming to an end, further work is being scheduled to take place in Guithavon Avenue and Guithavon Street between 5 and 25 January 2026*.
If you smell gas, always ring the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999**, day or night. Do not assume it is related to this work; it may not be and needs to be checked.
* Dates are correct subject to permits being granted by Highways Agency
** All calls are recorded and may be monitored..
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