Diversions due to pipe works

DRIVERS have been warned to expect delays when driving through a city suburb.

Work on a £2m gas pipe scheme is nearing completion – but it means further diversions will be in place after work started in July 2016.

Wales & West Utilities has upgraded more than 14km of old metal gas pipes to new plastic ones.

More than 1,400 individual supply pipes to homes and businesses in the area have also been upgraded.

Work is now starting on the final phase of the scheme which involves working in the Heol Y Deri and Heol Y Felin areas of the village – and should be completed by the end of May.

Wales & West Utilities Programme Controller for the area, Francis Kirk, said: “We’re making excellent progress on this essential investment work and we really appreciate the patience and support of the local community.

“We know that working on roads like these 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’re very aware of the affect that our work can have on communities and commuters and we’re working closely with Cardiff council and local councillors to get this essential work done while causing the least inconvenience.”

The final section of the work will be carried out in three phases which require traffic management.

Phase one will involve upgrading the old metal gas pipes along Heol Y Deri outside the shops.

To ensure people are safe while work is being conducted, Heol Y Deri, between Beulah Road and Lon Isa, will be closed for around three weeks.

It will be closed from January 27 and a diversion route via Beulah Road and Thornhill Road will be clearly signposted.

Businesses will be open as usual and the team will accommodate trade deliveries.

Temporary bus stops will also be in place for as long as necessary.

Phase two will involve work on Rhiwbina Hill, which will be closed between the mini roundabout on Pantmawr Road and Troed Y Rhiw during half term, which runs from February 17 to 23.

A diversion route will be clearly signposted.

Phase three will involve upgrading more than 1.2km of old metal gas pipes on Blaen-y-coed, Llwyn Grug, Clos Hendre, Clos Brynderi, Heol-y-felin, Mur Gwyn and Rhos Llan.

Work will be conducted on streets until May.

For more information call 0800 912 2999 or email enquiries@wwwutilities. co.uk these