Wales & West Utilities is working to upgrade gas pipes in Cwmavon.
The work is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses.
As part of the work, it has been agreed with Neath Port Talbot Council that Brynna Road and Heol Y Bwlch will be closed between 24 July – 3 September. Access will be maintained for emergency vehicles and residents and a local diversion route will be clearly signposted.
During this time a temporary bus stop will be situated at the junction of Heol Y Bwlch and Cefn Coed Road.
Motorists are advised to allow extra time for travel.
Wales & West Utilities Adam Smith is managing this work. He said:
We have planned this work to minimise disruption to the local community and will carry out work under traffic management during the school holidays.
While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Cwmavon. Whether it’s heating your home, making the family dinner or having a hot bath, we understand how important it is for your gas supply to be safe and reliable and there when you need it.
We know that working in areas like this is not ideal, but it really is essential to make sure we keep the gas flowing to homes and businesses in the area, and to make sure the gas network is fit for the future. We’ll have a team of gas engineers on site throughout the project to make sure our work is completed as safely and as quickly as possible while keeping disruption to a minimum.
This work is essential to keep the gas flowing to local homes and businesses today, and to make sure the gas network is ready to transport hydrogen and biomethane, so we can all play our part in a green future.
Our Customer Service Team is ready to take your call if you have any questions about our work. You can contact them on freephone 0800 912 2999.
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Wales & West Utilities, the gas emergency and pipeline service, brings energy to 7.5m people across the south west of England and Wales. If you smell gas, or suspect the presence of carbon monoxide, call us on 0800 111 999 straight away, and our engineers will be there to help any time of day or night.