Gas roadworks to disrupt Didcot route for two weeks from October 26

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 06:01 · Archive

Scotia Gas Networks will fully close Abingdon Road and Ladygrove Road in Didcot from October 26 for two weeks.

Scotia Gas Networks will fully close the northern end of Abingdon Road and Ladygrove Road near the Long Wittenham/Appleford junction in Didcot from Monday, October 26, for two weeks.

This is the same stretch of road that was closed for 50 consecutive days earlier in the year, followed by numerous other closures and disruptions. Last month, a recurring gas leak required temporary traffic lights while emergency repairs were carried out.

Didcot West county councillor Ian Snowdon said he understood residents', commuters' and local businesses' anger and frustration. He acknowledged that essential gas safety work must be carried out but argued that residents deserved better coordination and communication from the highways authority.

Mr Snowdon has lobbied highways officers to ensure advance warning signs are in place before the closure, to allow drivers unfamiliar with the area to choose alternative routes and avoid adding to congestion around Sires Hill. He has also suggested that resurfacing work in Cow Lane be completed during the closure to avoid further disruption.

How it is being reported

• Gas roadworks disruption is set to return to key route in townDrivers in Didcot are being warned that a key route in the town is to be hit by roadworks once again as a gas network company returnsOxford Mail · 26 Oct, 05:00
• Gas roadworks disruption is set to return to key route in townDrivers in Didcot are being warned that a key route in the town is to be hit by roadworks once again as a gas network company returnsOxfordshire Guardian · 26 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Scotia Gas Networks · Didcot · Ian Snowdon · Abingdon Road · Ladygrove Road · Long Wittenham · Appleford

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