ONE of the main routes out of Calne is to be shut for two weeks from Monday August 17 to replace a series of gas pipes.

Silver Street, between Linden Close and 20m north of Wenhill Lane, will be closed for two weeks to allow Wales & West Utilities to replace nine metres of old metal gas pipes with new plastic ones.

A diversion route is signposted.

A spokesman for Wales & West Utilities said: “We will be working in Silver Street, Calne, to replace nine metres of old metal gas pipes with new plastic ones, so that the area continues to receive a safe and reliable supply of gas now and in the future.

“So that the general public, road users and our workforce are kept safe while we are working, Silver Street will be closed for the duration of this work.

“Diversion routes will be clearly signposted. This work has been agreed with the local highways authority, and it has been planned over the school holidays in order to minimise disruption as much as possible.

“This is part of our multi-million pound 30 year gas pipe replacement scheme across the south west of England and Wales, in which all old metal gas pipes within 30 metres of buildings are replaced with new plastic ones with a lifespan of 80 years.”

Anyone with enquiries regarding the work can contact the Wales & West Utilities customer service team on 0800 912 2999. Any residents who smell gas should call 0800 111 999 immediately.