Gas leak causes series of road closures
BBCA gas leak has caused a series of road closures in Jersey as repair work takes place.
St Saviour's Hill has been shut at the junction of Deloraine Road and St Saviour's Hill, and firefighters were at the scene, police said. People were advised to avoid the area.
Island Energy said it was alerted to the leak by a member of the public who smelt gas on St Saviour's Hill on Wednesday evening.
Engineers found the leak in the mains network near the junction of Deloraine Road and Chasse Brunet, with work carried out overnight and continuing until it is fixed, the firm said.
The gas company said work to repair the leak was expected to be completed later with testing and tarmacking to then take place.
"We expect St Saviour's Hill will open fully tomorrow evening," it advised.
States of Jersey Police said the following closures were in place:
- St Saviour's Hill (from the junction with St Saviour's Road when travelling uphill)
- St Saviour's Hill from Five Oaks roundabout
- Langley Avenue/St Saviour's Hill junction
- Chasse Brunet
- Sunshine Avenue
- Deloraine Close
Jersey Fire and Rescue Service watch commander David Fish said crews were standing by in case the gas company needed help.
Kevin Hart from LibertyBus said the 3, 13, and 23 buses were being diverted via Wellington Road in both directions.
He said there was less traffic about because of the half-term break and hoped conditions would be back to normal when schools return.
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