GAS works which have been causing a miriad of traffic delays in Bude are set to continue until August.

Since September 2025, Wales & West Utilities has been undertaking work to upgrade the gas pipes in the West Park Road area of Bude - a project which it states is ‘progressing well’.

However, the organisation has revealed that works are set to continue into August, as they enter their next phase.

A spokesperson from Wales & West Utilities explained: “The gas emergency and pipeline service has planned the work in conjunction with Cornwall Council and has been working in the area since September last year. 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 the following traffic lights will be in place on Berries Avenue until June 22. Following this, a rolling closure along the road will be implemented until August to allow for work that can’t be completed under the prior traffic lights.

The project is part of Wales & West Utilities work to invest over £1.2-million over the next 18 months to upgrade gas pipes 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 stated that while she understands the frustration cased by disruptions to journeys, the work is essential in order to maintain ‘a resilient gas network that households and business can rely on every day’

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.

“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.”

Roxanne confirmed that this will be the final phase of the development and should allow the site to be free of disruption caused by gas maintenance for decades.

She concluded: “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.”