Three months of roadworks have sparked fears of rising traffic congestion in a Suffolk town.
The gas pipe replacement scheme, centred on Garrison Lane in Felixstowe, began on Monday, November 2 and is being carried out by Cadent Gas.
Work is expected to continue until Friday, February 12.
Locals have raised concerns about increased congestion, particularly with other ongoing works in the town.
One Facebook user said: "The traffic in Hamilton Road is ridiculous – why have they still got temporary lights there when they’ve closed Garrison."
Another said: "Let's hope there isn't a Dock Spur Road closure. Nahhhh, let's not think of that."
Cadent is upgrading 1,100 metres of ageing gas pipe in Garrison Lane and Chaucer Road, replacing them with modern plastic pipes.
Amber Greensmith, head of customer experience at Cadent, said: "The gas pipes in this part of Felixstowe have been working hard for many decades, but it’s now time to replace them so we can continue to deliver gas safely and reliably to homes and businesses.
"We know roadworks can be frustrating, but we will do all we can to keep disruption to a minimum and our teams will be available at the information event to answer questions about the work."
The project is part of Cadent’s wider programme to update older gas mains across the East of England.
A number of nearby roads will be closed during the works.
St Andrews Road, Valley Walk and Bridge Road will be closed from November 9 to November 30.
Cobbold Road will be closed from November 16 to December 7, and Newry Avenue from November 23 to December 21.
Princes Gardens will also be closed between November 23 and December 14, with Mill Lane closed from November 30 to December 23.
A diversion route will be clearly signposted, and access will be maintained for residents living within the work area.
Gas supplies will remain on for most properties, except those directly connected to the pipes being replaced.
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