A452 re-opens ahead of schedule
The busiest road in Warwickshire has re-opened to vehicles ahead of schedule following two months of gas pipe replacement works, carried out by National Grid.
Warwickshire County Council has been working with National Grid contractors to ensure the A452 between Leamington and Kenilworth was completed as quickly as possible.
The stretch from the Ramada Hotel Island to the Old Milverton Island was closed back in September for eight weeks so contractors could undertake major works to replace an old gas pipeline.
However, it re-opened to traffic at 1pm this afternoon (Thursday 26 November 2009), two days ahead of the planned completion date of Saturday 28 November.
Cllr Alan Cockburn, Warwickshire County Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said: “The early completion of this project highlights the successful partnership working between Warwickshire County Council and National Grid.
“It is very pleasing to see that the road re-opened early, ending any disruption caused to motorists over the last eight weeks and I would like to thank them for their patience.”
National Grid Project Manager Stan Best said: “We’ve pulled out all the stops to get this job done as quickly as possible and are delighted to re-open the road earlier than originally anticipated.“
The work was carried out by the West Midlands Gas Alliance, a partnership between National Grid and leading utilities company Morgan Est. The project is part of National Grid’s 30-year programme to improve the safety and reliability of the gas supply network by replacing all metal gas pipes that lie within 30m of property.