Postponement of A2 Closure High Street Newington

Southern Gas Networks have now decided to defer the closure of the A2 High Street, Newington which was due to have started on 25 July 2011.

This decision has been taken following extensive local consultation and takes into account the significant issues raised.

Road works in Newington have now been postponed.

Discussions are continuing as to how the gas mains replacement works can be carried out with the absolute minimum of inconvenience.

A road closure will still be needed for some of these works, and it is likely this will be Easter 2012.

The existing main is in the middle of the carriageway where the road is very narrow.

All other options have been considered to avoid closing the A2 but there is no satisfactory alternative to a road closure for some of the works.

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