Wales & West Utilities is starting work to upgrade gas pipes in the King Street area of Colyton.

The six-month project, which starts September 26, is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses.

Barring any engineering difficulties, it is due to finish by the end of March.

Wales & West Utilities has liaised with Devon County Council to plan the work and it has been agreed that road closures will be in place as work progresses. Current planned closures include:

• King Street (26 September - 21 October)
• Vicarage Street (10 – 21 October)
• Rosemary Lane (17 October - 4 November)
• St Andrews Orchard (17 October – 25 November)
• Lower Church Street (21 November – 21 December)
• The lane to St Andrews Terrace (12 - 21 December)

A further update will be issued in December, with the planned traffic management for the remainder of the scheme.

Wales & West Utilities Jake Sami is managing this gas pipe upgrade work.

He said: "While most of the gas network is underground and out of sight, it plays a central role in the daily lives of people across Colyton.

"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."

If you have any questions about the work, contact customer services on freephone 0800 912 2999.