Eastern Road, Portsmouth reopens at 5am Saturday, 10 February

UPDATE

Phase 1 of the work, the 200 metre pipe re-lining, is scheduled to finish at 5am this Saturday, 10 February.

Phase 2 of the work, the 300 metre pipe re-lining dates, are still to be confirmed.

The re-lining work of a 500-metre-long sewer which runs along the Eastern Road in Portsmouth is part of a £1m solution to a string of disruptive bursts. 

This approach should stop recurring issues with the underground pipe, which have led to temporary road closures and traffic lights in the past few months.

Re-lining is a shorter timeframe than a normal repair, requiring less digging and is less disruptive to commuters. Lining material is fed through the stretch of pipe underground, heated and then the pipe is sealed. 

We are working closely with the Highways Authority, Portsmouth City Council, and their partner that manages the network, Colas, to minimise the impact on road users wherever possible. 

Alex Saunders, head of wastewater networks said: “We apologise for any further disruption this will cause residents, businesses and commuters – but are taking this action now to avoid more challenging times in the future. We will continue to update our website with any further information.” 

PHASE 1 WORK

The re-lining of a 500-metre-long sewer which runs along an arterial route through Portsmouth started at 20:00hrs on Saturday 3 February, as part of a £1m solution to a string of disruptive bursts. 

The southbound lane will be closed during the following times and dates:  

The work is being split into two phases, with the first 200 metres being started at 20:00hrs between 3 February and finishing at 20:00hrs on 9 February. The next 300 metres of pipe re-lining will be scheduled for a later date, yet to be confirmed. 

The approach should stop recurring issues with the underground pipe, which have led to temporary road closures and traffic lights in the past few months. 

Re-lining is a shorter timeframe than a normal repair, requiring less digging and is less disruptive to commuters. Lining material is fed through the stretch of pipe underground, heated and then the pipe is sealed. 

Our teams will be working 24/7 throughout the night, so traffic management will be in place so that work can be carried out safely.  

We are working closely with the Highways Authority, Portsmouth City Council, and their partner that manages the network, Colas, to minimise the impact on road users wherever possible. 

Alex Saunders, head of wastewater networks said: “We apologise for any further disruption this will cause residents, businesses and commuters – but are taking this action now to avoid more challenging times in the future. We will continue to update our website with any further information.”