Gas works on Henley street expected to finish before Christmas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Nov, 16:32 · Archive

Emergency gas works on Duke Street in Henley are expected to be completed in time for the Christmas Festival, Henley Town Council has announced. The council noted that there are no guarantees as it is gas works, but works are currently on track.

SGN discovered a gas leak in the pipe on 21 October and began replacing the affected section with new polyethylene pipe on 30 October. The work was expected to take approximately three to four weeks. The closure has caused traffic delays across Henley due to an enforced one-way system, and four nearby properties were evacuated as a precaution, with residents provided alternative accommodation.

Local businesses have expressed frustration at the closure's impact on passing trade. Pedestrians remain able to access Duke Street and shops continue to operate. SGN said the company was working as quickly as possible and apologised for the disruption. Duke Street experienced gas leaks previously in June and December 2022.

Gas works on Henley street expected to finish before Christmas — Image: Oxford Mail

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Works on Oxfordshire street set to be completed for Christmas festivalGas works on Duke Street are expected to be completed in time for the Henley Christmas Festival.Oxford Mail · 13 Nov, 16:00
Works on Oxfordshire street set to be completed for Christmas festivalGas works on Duke Street are expected to be completed in time for the Henley Christmas Festival.Oxfordshire Guardian · 13 Nov, 16:00

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