SGN (Southern Gas Networks) has confirmed the road will remain closed until at least midnight on Thursday 3rd July, with diversion through Wingrave no longer possible.
The A418 remains closed for safety reasons following a high-pressure gas main leak. SGN (Southern Gas Networks) crews worked through the night, deploying specialist resources to carry out urgent repairs.
To prevent traffic from diverting through Wingrave, Winslow Road into Wingrave at the Aston Abbotts junction, and Park Gate from Wing, have also been closed.
SGN has confirmed the road will remain closed until at least Midnight on Thursday 3rd July. Drivers are advised to follow diversion signs and plan alternative routes.
Public Safety Reminder:
Please avoid the area and do not attempt to bypass road closures. The safety of residents and motorists remains the top priority.
Social media has been flooded with comments from residents and road users, many of whom claim the issue has persisted for well over a decade.
“There always seems to be a problem there,” said one user while another posted “That road has had at least 3 leaks in the last 2 years.”
One person shared: “This was occurring years back when I policed the area. So basically for at least 15 years+. Could smell gas quite often around that area. Surprised it has never been sorted out.”
Earlier on Monday, traffic had been diverting through Wingrave, which raised serious safety concerns from locals, with reports of lorries mounting pavements and navigating dangerously narrow lanes. “Extremely dangerous for pedestrians,” one user warned, urging for temporary traffic lights to be installed as an immediate safety measure. The route has since been closed.
Many are questioning the effectiveness of previous repair efforts. “Same spot as the other leaks? If so, the previous two repairs cannot have been done properly,” one post read. Another described the ongoing situation as a “farce” and demanded accountability: “Surely it is time they did the repair properly or admit that they are not fit for purpose.”
“Is it me or has there been gas leaks in this same location a few times before over the years?” asked one contributor, while others summed it up more bluntly: “Always a gas leak.”
“Not again — they really need to get this sorted once and for all!”
A418 CLOSED between Wingrave Crossroads and Wing
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