Workers begin replacing 90-year-old gas pipes

The work is due to continue in Long Road, Cambridge, until late September

Workers have started to replace 1,500m (4,921ft) of ageing gas pipes near a city centre.

Cadent said the existing pipes in Long Road, Cambridge, were installed 90 years ago and needed replacing.

It warned traffic lights could be in place until the end of September while the project continued.

Project manager Doug Taylor said: "We are very conscious of the disruption roadworks cause and will be in regular contact with the highways authority."

Work was expected to be completed by 26 September.

"We have a responsibility to make sure every property that uses gas has access to it 24/7, 365 days a year," Mr Taylor said.

He admitted it was "far from ideal" to have traffic lights in a busy area, adding: "We have worked hard with the local authorities to create a plan that keeps traffic flowing and maintains access for local businesses, residents, and hospitals."

People living in Long Road were told their gas supply could be interrupted in spells during the work.

It was "usually restored" later the same day, Cadent said.

A second stage of work has been scheduled for summer 2026.