Key road to close for two weeks due to 'essential' gas works

A key road is set to close for almost two weeks while "essential" gas works are carried out. Gas network company SGN said it will carry out work to upgrade the gas supply network in East Street, Littlehampton. The work will see existing metal gas mains and services replaced with "modern plastic pipe" to ensure a "continued safe and reliable gas supply" to the area.

This work is part of an ongoing mains replacement programme, developed with the Health and Safety Executive. Following discussions with West Sussex County Council, the project will start on Monday, April 7, and run until Sunday, April 20. To allow the work to be carried out, East Street will be closed between the roundabout at Fitzalan Road to just past the junction with Paterson Wilson Road.



Read more: More A27 roadworks delays as temporary lights lead to tailbacks This temporary closure will mean there is no through access for vehicles in either direction past the closure. There will also be no vehicle access to East Street from the roundabout, although vehicle access to properties within the closure, including Paterson Wilson Road, the police station, and the care home, will be maintained. The site team will keep those affected informed about their access arrangements.

Bin collection days will remain unchanged, unless people are told otherwise. The official signed diversion route will be along East Street, Horsham Road, Worthing Road, Wick Street, Arundel Road and Franciscan Way. Bus routes may be affected and SGN has advised passengers to speak to their service provider for the latest updates.

A spokesman for SGN said: "We’ve worked closely with the local authorities in planning this work and we will be doing everything we can to limit disruption during our essential project. "We appreciate that roadworks can be frustrating, however, the new plastic pipe has a minimum lifespan of 80 years. "This means once the work has been completed, Wootton Bridge homes and businesses will enjoy the benefits of a continued safe and reliable gas supply for many years to come.

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