Road in Luton to close for six weeks for 1930s gas pipe replacement
A road in Luton will close for the summer holidays as engineers replace 1,300 metres of old gas pipe later this month.
Engineers started upgrading the metallic pipes in June, with the old ones from 1930 to be replaced by durable plastic.
The work is taking place in London Road and will also have an impact on Whitehill Avenue, West Hill Road, Tennyson Road, Cutenhoe Road and Ludlow Avenue.
Part of London Road will be closed for six weeks from July 27 while Cadent works with Affinity Water.
Once the school holidays are over, temporary traffic lights will be in place until the project is completed, which is expected by Wednesday, September 30.
Cadent has worked with the council to plan the closure in the summer holidays to reduce disruption, but road users are told to leave extra time for their journeys.
Eleanor Buxton, head of work management at Cadent, said: “This work is essential to keep gas flowing safely and reliably to homes and businesses in Luton.
“We know this is a busy area and that roadworks can be frustrating, but by completing the road closure during the school holidays and working collaboratively with Affinity Water, we are aiming to reduce the overall impact on residents, businesses and road users.”
She added: “We will keep in regular contact with the highways authority throughout the project and our teams will work as quickly and safely as possible. We would like to thank everyone in advance for their patience while we complete this important upgrade.”
Customers will be notified about any interruptions to their gas supply.