THE next phase of a £1.2-million gas pipeline upgrade in Bude is set introduce roadworks lasting more than a month throughout the town.

Since September 2025, Wales & West Utilities has been undertaking work to upgrade the gas pipes in and around Bude. The gas emergency and pipeline service began the project in the West Park Road area of Bude and has progressed through the town. Now, the organisation is set to undertake works in the West Park Road area.

The gas emergency and pipeline service has planned the work in conjunction with Cornwall Council. The organisation has expressed that the work is vital to ensuring gas continues to flow safely and reliably to homes and businesses across the area - helping to keep people warm for decades to come.

As part of the next phase of work a new series of traffic management systems will be put into place.

One of the plans is a road closure on Holnicote Road, between the junctions of Broadclose Hill and Killerton Road, which is set to remain in place until September 4.

Alongside this, Wales & West Utilities has announced that traffic lights we be installed on on Kings Hill between September 14 and October 15, and also along Stratton Road from October 5 until November 13.

A spokesperson from Wales & West Utilities explained: “The project is part of Wales & West Utilities work to invest over £1.2-million during the next 18 months across Bude. The intensive programme of wider mains replacement works will see gas pipes upgraded across the area as the company upgrades the critical energy infrastructure in the area to benefit approximately 680 local customers.”

Wales & West Utilities Roxanne Whittaker is managing this work and has said that these works demonstrate the organisation’s commitment to ensuring a safe future for the town’s gas network.

She said: “We are committed to keep the local community updated of our progress as we work to upgrade our gas network to ensure it remains safe, reliable and fit for the future for the customers we serve across the area. We’ll continue to work closely with the local authority, and commit to keep communities informed as projects are planned and delivered.”

While these works are disruptive, Roxanne has said it is vital to every day life.

She continued: “We understand our work can cause disruption, but it is essential to maintain a resilient gas network that households and business can rely on every day.

“While much of the gas network is out of sight, it plays a vital role in daily life – from heating homes to cooking meals and we know how important it is that gas is there when people need it.

“Once we’ve completed this intensive phase of work, we’ll leave behind an upgraded network that meets today’s energy needs, and is ready to transport greener gases in the future. By completing this work now, barring any emergency repairs, we can avoid returning to the area and causing further disruption to the local community for decades.”