A ST Saviour road, currently closed due to a gas leak, is expected to reopen tomorrow, Island Energy has said.
Motorists travelling up St Saviour’s Hill are being diverted via Chasse Brunette, while those heading downhill are being stopped at Five Oaks and redirected via Bagatelle Road.
Initial warnings suggested the roads could be closed for up to five days. However, Island Energy said it hopes to be in a position to reopen the road on Friday.
A spokesperson for the firm said: “Island Energy was alerted yesterday evening by a call to the 24-hour emergency line from a member of the public who smelt gas on St Saviour’s Hill.
“Our engineers identified a leak in the mains network near the junction of Deloraine Road and Chasse Brunet and have worked through the night to make it safe. That work will continue throughout today and this evening until the leak is repaired.
“It is expected that the work to repair the leak will be completed tonight and once testing and the road is re-filled and tarmac has set, we expect St Saviour’s Hill will open fully tomorrow evening.”
Diversions are in place to send traffic away from the area with motorists travelling up St Saviour’s Hill are being diverted via Chasse Brunette, while those heading downhill are being stopped at Five Oaks and redirected via Bagatelle Road.
The spokesperson continued: “Island Energy is working with the Jersey Fire and Rescue Service and the States of Jersey Police and Honorary Police while the road remains closed. We would like to thank motorists, pedestrians and residents for their understanding. We would also like to take this opportunity to remind Islanders that if they smell gas or suspect a gas escape to call our 24-hour emergency line on 01534 755555.”
