Residents in the Church Lane area of Torquay should prepare for road closures beginning this week as Wales and West Utilities begins an extensive project to replace aging gas pipes. The work will lead to the closure of multiple roads through early June as part of a wider effort to modernise the local gas network.
The closures start on 13 April 2026, with Jacks Lane fully closed until 5 June 2026. Additional disruptions will affect Isaacs Road, Clennon Lane, and Falloway Close Path, all of which will be closed from 15 April 2026 until 22 May 2026. Drivers are encouraged to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time, as these routes will be inaccessible for the duration of the work.
Project manager Abby Smith explained that while the closures are inconvenient, the upgrades are necessary to ensure the safe and reliable delivery of gas to local homes and businesses. The new pipes are designed to make the network fit for the future and capable of transporting greener gases. This project is part of a larger, ongoing programme of infrastructure improvements across the town, following similar work previously completed in the Barton Hill Road and Reddenhill Road areas.
The work is part of a significant regional investment programme, with the utility company investing £2 million every week across its network in South West England and Wales. For further information and updates on roadworks in the area, residents can visit the official Torbay Council website.
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