Tretherras Road in Newquay shut for three weeks over gas main repair

Water and gas don’t mix. And when the two met underground in one part of Newquay, it was enough to shut a road for the best part of a month.

Tretherras Road is closed while Wales & West Utilities carries out emergency repairs on its gas main. The gas network operator says water ingress has affected the main in the area.

Which stretch is closed

The closure runs from the junction with Hill Grove Road to the junction with Tretherras Close. Wales & West Utilities says it is in place for the safety of its engineers and the public while the work is completed.

How long it will last

The company expects the road to stay closed for three weeks. It says its teams will work as safely and efficiently as possible to keep that as short as they can and get the network back to normal.

Diversion details still to come

A traffic diversion is being set up. Wales & West Utilities says it will share details of the route shortly, with further updates on its social media channels as the work goes on.

In its statement, the company said: “We understand that road closures can be frustrating and disruptive, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience this may cause. We’d like to thank local residents, businesses and road users for your patience and understanding while we complete this important work to keep the gas flowing safely in the area.”

📷Credit: Wales & West Utilities