Essential gas pipe repairs have started on the High Street in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, leading to traffic delays and parking restrictions for local shoppers and businesses. The project, which began on January 26, 2026, is scheduled to be completed by February 3, 2026.
Workers from SGN are replacing old metal gas mains with modern plastic pipes to make the energy supply more reliable and prevent future leaks. According to Surrey County Council’s roadworks listings, the work is concentrated in the town centre between the junctions of Hepworth Way and Bridge Street.
To keep the work area safe, some lanes have been closed and several on-street parking spaces are currently unavailable, which may make it difficult for delivery drivers to reach local shops. One.Network lists the works and the associated temporary traffic management; these measures could increase congestion on routes used to access The Heart Shopping Centre.
Love Walton, the town centre Business Improvement District, represents local businesses’ interests around access and deliveries during the works. SGN said the new plastic pipes are designed to last for 80 years, providing a long-term, safer gas supply for residents and businesses.
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