Gas Network Upgrade – Busbridge Road, Loose, Maidstone

Gas Network Upgrade – Busbridge Road, Loose, Maidstone SGN will shortly be upgrading our gas network in the Loose and Linton areas of Maidstone. This essential work will ensure nearby homes and businesses continue to receive a safe and reliable gas supply. It forms part of our 30-year programme to replace ageing mains with new, long-lasting plastic pipe. Our contractor, I&G Contracting, will begin work from Monday 1 June Phase one Busbridge Road – from Monday 1 June for approx. 12 weeks We’re installing a new, larger gas pipe from outside Pimps Court to outside Forge Meadow. For everyone’s safety, Busbridge Road will be closed to through traffic around our moving work area. •Vehicle access for residents and business vehicle will be maintained if it is safe to do so •Pedestrian access will be unaffected •Cyclists must dismount and walk through the work area •Signed diversion route will be in place via Well Street, Forstal Lane and Stockett Lane Phase Two A229 Linton Hill – from Wednesday 22 July for approx. 3 weeks We’re replacing old mains and services from Hill Top Cottages to the Heath Road junction. Temporary traffic lights will replace the existing signals at the Linton crossroads. A229 Linton Road – from Wednesday 22 July for approx. 27 weeks We’ll replace ageing mains and services from the crossroads to the Loose Road junction. Temporary traffic lights will be in place as we progress. Due to the road’s busy nature, an operative will be on site 7am–7pm to help keep traffic moving. Phase Three Old Loose Hill – from Monday 25 January for approx. 3 weeks We’ll carry out complex pipe connections near the Salts Lane junction. Old Loose Hill will be closed around our work area with signed diversions. Salts Lane – from Monday 25 January for approx. 7 weeks We’re replacing pipes from Old Loose Hill for 200m to outside Gurneys Cottage. Salts Lane will be closed in short sections as we progress, with diversions in place. The new plastic pipe has an 80-year lifespan, meaning residents and businesses will benefit from a safe, reliable gas supply long into the future. If you have a question or want to get in touch, please visit https://www.sgn.co.uk/Contact-SGN . You can also speak to our team on site or call our customer team on 0800 912 1700. We thank the community for their support and understanding while we carry out this essential work to maintain the gas network.