Bushey Road and Bute Road face traffic disruption
Highway repairs and emergency gas works are causing delays in Sutton and Wallington this week.
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Drivers travelling through Sutton and Wallington should anticipate considerable delays this week as two separate roadworks projects are underway. Bushey Road in Sutton is currently affected by multi-way traffic lights as the London Borough of Sutton conducts highway repair and maintenance. These works commenced on October 5 and are scheduled to conclude at midnight on October 8. The London Borough of Sutton confirmed the works are categorised as standard maintenance.
The disruption on Bushey Road involves the implementation of traffic lights to manage vehicle flow while the repairs are carried out. Plans for these works were initially submitted to the council on September 15, with a permit granted the following day. The actual work began at 12.30pm on October 5, and the roadworks are expected to remain active throughout the specified period.
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Emergency Gas Works on Bute Road
Meanwhile, emergency gas works are also causing significant disruption on Bute Road in Wallington. Southern Gas Networks is undertaking utility repair and maintenance, which have been classified as immediate emergency operations. These works began at 11.30am on October 5 and are anticipated to continue until 1am on Monday, October 12. The permit for these emergency works was submitted and granted on October 5, shortly after the work commenced.
Unlike the works on Bushey Road, the Bute Road scheme is noted as taking place off-road. However, the emergency nature of the repairs means that disruption to traffic is still expected. Both sets of works are currently scheduled to finish within October, though these dates are subject to change as the projects progress.
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+When will the works on Bushey Road finish?
The highway repair and maintenance works on Bushey Road in Sutton are scheduled to conclude at midnight on October 8. These works are being carried out by the London Borough of Sutton and are classified as standard maintenance.
+How long will the emergency gas works on Bute Road last?
The emergency gas works on Bute Road in Wallington, undertaken by Southern Gas Networks, began on October 5 and are expected to continue until 1am on Monday, October 12. These are classified as immediate emergency repairs.
+What type of works are happening on Bushey Road?
The London Borough of Sutton is carrying out highway repair and maintenance works on Bushey Road. These works are categorised as standard and involve the use of multi-way traffic lights to manage vehicle flow.
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