SOE18337 – Warwick Road, Thornton Heath (Dunbar Avenue)

Update: 17.09.2026

Last week, we successfully completed the works on Wiltshire Road, up to the junction with Warwick Road.

This week, we are carrying out approximately 150m of live gas main insertion on Warwick Road, starting from the junction with London Road and progressing towards St Stephens Crescent.

Next week, we plan to complete a further 40m of gas main insertion on Warwick Road, including a crossing to connect the mains together. We will also carry out the abandonment of a further 50m of gas main on Warwick Road.

Wiltshire Road is due to open on 21/09/26. Warwick Road is due to open on 11/10/26. Braemar Avenue is due to close on 21/09/26 and due to reopen on 20/10/26.  

Update: 01.09.2026

Last week, the team continued work on Wiltshire Road, completing a 65-meter push up to the junction with Totton Road.

This week, the team will remain on Wiltshire Road, completing a 100-meter insert up to the junction with Warwick Road. This will complete the works on this road.

Update: 05.08.2026

Our WCB Utilities team completed work on Winterbourne Road up to the junction with Wiltshire Road last week.

This week, the site will be cleared to allow for the anniversary of the Galpin’s disaster.

Next week, work will continue with the completion of Winterbourne Road junction, followed by the installation of approximately 160 meters of new main from the junction with Totton Road to the junction of Stratford Road. To safely complete these works, Totton Road will be closed until the 31st of August and Stratford Road will be closed until the 25th of August.

Update: 08.07.2026

Last week, the team commenced gas mains replacement works on Winterbourne Road. This week, the focus will be on preparatory works, including the excavation and setup required to enable a larger phase of installation to begin next week.

The team expects to remain on Winterbourne Road for approximately four weeks to complete the programme of works. Any customers affected by planned interruptions to their gas supply will be notified in advance. Once the works have been completed, the road closure will be removed.

We would like to thank residents and road users for their continued patience, understanding and cooperation while these essential works are carried out to help maintain a safe and reliable gas network.

Update: 29.04.2026

Project complete.

Update: 01.04.2026

Over the past couple of weeks, the team has been progressing along Dunbar Avenue, completing the main installation and associated service connections.

This week, the team is working to complete the final 150 metres along with the remaining connections.

A final operation is scheduled for 7 April 2026, after which the reinstatement team will follow to complete any outstanding works.

Once all works are finished, the site will be cleared and the road closure will be removed, restoring normal access.

We thank residents and road users for their continued patience and cooperation while these essential works are completed.

Update: 17.03.2026

Last week the team successfully completed approximately 250 metres of mains replacement on Dubar Avenue.

This week, the road closure has been moved to the four-way junction to allow the team to complete the necessary service connections. This process will continue progressively along the road as the works advance.

We currently anticipate that works on Dubar Avenue will continue for approximately another four weeks until completion. Reinstatement works will follow closely behind the engineering team to ensure the road and surrounding areas are restored as quickly as possible.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation while these essential works are carried out.