We're preparing to carry out essential gas network upgrades in Horton Kirby and Sutton at Hone.
This work will ensure nearby properties continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply for many years to come. It's part of a 30-year programme to replace our old metal mains, reaching the end of their useful lives, with new plastic pipe.
Our project follows close consultation with the local authority and other key stakeholders. It will be carried out in ten phases to minimise disruption to road users, residents and businesses.
To ensure everyone's safety during our project, we need to close the following roads:
Our phases of work
1. Horton Kirby, Franks Lane
- Starting Tuesday 2 September
- Lasting approximately four weeks
- We'll be replacing our pipes the full length of this road.
2. Horton Kirby, Englantine Road
- Starting Monday 29 September
- Lasting approximately five weeks
- We'll be working between its junctions with Franks Lane and Rays Hill.
3. Horton Kirby, Rays Hill
- TBC start date
- Lasting approximately three weeks
- We'll be working the full length of this road.
4. Horton Kirby, The Street
- TBC start date
- Lasting approximately four weeks
- We'll be upgrading our network the full length of The Street.
5. Horton Kirby, School Lane
- TBC start date
- Lasting approximately five weeks
- Our engineers will be working between 82 School Lane and Forge Lane.
- Churchill Road will also need to be closed while we work at this junction.
6. Sutton at Hone, Ship Lane
- TBC start date
- Lasting approximately five weeks
- Our engineers will be working between 92 Ship Lane and Main Road.
- Barfield will also need to be closed while we work near this junction.
7. Sutton at Hone, Smythe Road
- TBC start date
- Lasting approximately three weeks
- We'll be upgrading our network the full length of this road.
8. Sutton at Hone, Russell Place
- TBC start date
- Lasting approximately three weeks
- We'll be working the full length of Russell Place.
9. Sutton at Hone, Barton Road
- TBC start date
- Lasting approximately two weeks
- Our engineers will be working between Russell Place and Barfield.
- Barfield will also need to be closed while we work near this junction.
10. Sutton at Hone, Station Road
- TBC start date
- Lasting approximately 13 weeks
- We'll be upgrading our network the full length of Station Road
What do the closures mean for me?
- Signed diversions will be in place for affected motorists.
- Vehicle access for residents within the closure points will change as works progress. Our engineers and local signage will keep road users and residents informed.
- All businesses will remain open around our closure areas. Access to these commercial properties will be maintained throughout.
- Bus routes may be impacted. We advise residents to contact their service provider for the latest updates on changes to services/routes, timetables and bus stop locations.
- We’ll work with the local council to ensure refuse collections can continue to be made with as little disruption as possible.
- Emergency services will be informed about the road closure and will have contingency plans in place while roads are closed.
Start dates for phase three onwards will be confirmed in advance. We will continue to update this page on our progress. We anticipate that the ten phases will take approximately eight months to complete in total.
We recognise roadworks can be frustrating, and we're sorry for any inconvenience this essential work may cause. However, the new plastic pipe has a lifespan of 80 years, which means when the work is complete, local residents and businesses will be able to enjoy the benefits of a safe and reliable gas supply long into the future.