Phased works are being carried out by Wales & West Utilities in the New Road area from Wherrytown to Newlyn from November 2026
What works are taking place?
Gas upgrade works are being carried out by Wales & West Utilities in the New Road area from Wherrytown to Newlyn. The works are planned to run until 10 February 2027 in three phases.
The works have been planned planned in conjunction with Cornwall Council, and it has been agreed that the project will be carried out in phases and traffic management will be in place. Alternative routes will be signposted on site.
Please note, access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Work Phases
Phase 1 (2 November 2026 – 11 December 2026)
- Larrigan Road will be closed between the junctions of Promenade and Boating Pool Entrance (access to be maintained for residents via the junction of New Road and Lariggan Road at the Triangle)
- Promenade will be closed from Asda to the junction of New Road (no obstruction to ASDA garage)
- New Road will be closed from the junction Promenade to the side on Penlee Bowling club
Phase 2 (7 December 2026 – 11 January 2027)
- Lidden Road will be closed from the junction of New Road to the boundary line of 1 Lidden Road
- New Road will be closed from the side on Penlee Bowling Club to the junction of Rock Road
Phase 3 (4 January 2027 – 10 February 2027)
- New Road will be closed from the side of Porthcressa to the junction of Carne Road
- Rock Road will be closed from the junction of New Road to Chy-an-Karrek
Need more help or information?
More information can be found on Cornwall Council’s interactive road works map: Wherrytown and Newlyn Gas Works Road Closures Map
For further help or information, please contact Wales & West Utilities Tel: 0800 9122 999
