Busy road to be partially closed for over two weeks

A busy street in the town will be partially closed for more than two weeks due to cable works. UK Power Networks is installing ducts for new electricity cables in Lansdowne Road in Hove until November 14. There is a westbound road closure in place along Lansdowne Road in sections, between the junction of Palmeira Avenue and Furze Hill.

The work is part of UK Power Networks’ Fishersgate to Brighton Upgrade Project. For further information visit: https://www.ukpowernetworks.



co.uk/brighton A UK Power Networks spokeswoman said: “The work is part of an ongoing network upgrade to maintain reliable electricity supplies for local homes and businesses. “We have written to residents and businesses along the route to keep them updated and continue working with the local authority to keep the impact to a minimum.

” Church Street will be partially closed from November 4 (Image: Ramy Abou-Setta / The Argus) Last week The Argus reported that the company is conducting similar works in Church Street, Brighton, partially closing it for at least a month. Church Street will be a two-way carriageway between Tichborne Street and Jubilee Street, however access to the Theatre Car Park will be maintained through Spring Gardens. UK Power Networks said that noise disruptions are expected as the works involve excavating trenches in the road to lay pipework.

Portland road was partially closed for over three months (Image: Ramy Abou-Setta / The Argus) Over the summer, most of Portland Road in Hove was closed to traffic while the company dug up the road to install a new service connection. Many businesses were affected, with one co-owner of Apex Barbers on the corner of Bolsover Road, Anthony Gidis, telling The Argus: "The works have been absolutely ridiculous. "Our footfall has dropped significantly since the metal barriers have gone up as there is no easy way to walk to us or even park.

"We have had no letters to warn us about these works and I even sent a letter to UK Power Networks concerning compensation and I have heard nothing back." At the time UK Power Networks said: "We apologise for any disruption caused by this project, which will deliver long-term benefits for the area. "This is investment work to maintain the reliability of electricity supplies and while we are unable to offer compensation, we are working hard to keep the impact to a minimum and keep residents informed.

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