Thames Water will replace thousands of meters of pipework in Swindon to stop repeated sewage leaks.
Head of waste treatment for the Thames Valley region, Andrew Scott, said: "We recognise the disruption recent bursts from this pipe have caused and the impact it has had on customers.
"That's why we brought forward our plans to start this £16m project now so we can ensure our network in the area is resilient to the pressures of climate change and population growth and we can provide a reliable service to our customers."The replaced main will follow a new route - going underneath an existing cycle path.
The cycle path, route 45, will be closed from mid-August with diversions put in place.Thames Water said it is working with Swindon Borough Council on improving the local cycle networks after the work is completed.
"We know the closure will inconvenience people, but our Swindon Travel Choices team has worked hard to come up with some alternative routes and maps to help those that would normally use the route to navigate their way round it."The project will be located at multiple dig sites and is scheduled to be completed by July 2024.
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