A NEWTON Abbot road is to close for gas works.

Union Street will close from January 6 to allow Wales and West Utilities (WWU) to upgrade the network of gas pipes.

The road closure is expected to last four weeks, but this may change.

There will be pedestrian access available at all times.

‘We will give residents vehicle access where possible’ a spokesperson for WWU said.

‘We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause’ the spokesperson added.

The closure comes after East Street, and before that Wolborough Street, were similarly closed for gas works.