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Rouge Bouillon closure update

03 April 2025

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The internal and external steel strapping is now complete, and we have entered the monitoring phase to ensure there is no further movement in the building. 

A structural engineer is scheduled to review and sign off on this work next week. 

Once this is confirmed, preparations will begin for the demolition of the outbuildings and boundary walls the following week, subject to an engineer’s final review. 

Further updates will be provided as the work progresses and the work still remains on schedule. 

We have now collated all relevant information including a upcoming schedule of works here: gov.je 

Public Impact 

We recognise the disruption the closure continues to cause for commuters and local businesses. 

The road will only reopen once the buildings are stabilised and all risks of structural collapse have been mitigated. 

Routes and safety assurance 

We urge both pedestrians and drivers to follow the designated public diversions and avoid cutting through private land, particularly College Gardens. 

These measures are in place to ensure the safety of all road users and residents. 

Rouge Bouillon continues to remain closed between Clarendon Road and Palmyra Road as investigations continue into the stability of an adjacent building wall, affected by a burst water main. 

We have considered other options to manage the traffic around the closure however, the decision to retain the current traffic arrangement is based on the following factors: 

  • Reversing Clarendon Road poses additional safety risks for residents and pedestrians 
  • Allowing right-turn access onto Clarendon Road from Val Plaisant could cause severe traffic congestion, particularly near the Gyratory 
  • Reversing Midvale Road, while potentially useful, would necessitate signal junction changes, creating confusion, complications, and further safety concerns. 

We advise the traveling public to continue to avoid the area and use alternative routes to access town where possible. 

Background and plan 

The situation is highly complex with several adjacent walls and buildings that are severely cracked and have been subject to significant movement following a burst watermain. The property and external walls were rendered unsafe with voids created under the structures. Multiple parties are involved, including Infrastructure and Environment, Jersey Water, structural engineers, building surveyors, loss adjustors, and insurance companies. 

The team of professionals, working on behalf of the property owners and their insurance companies, has devised a plan to stabilise the property and then demolish the external walls. 

  • Step 1: a Contractor working on behalf of the owner of 28 Clarendon Road will install steel strapping around the building 
  • Step 2: the structural engineers, assisted by geotechnical engineers will investigate soil conditions under the foundations 
  • Step 3: the external structures and boundary walls will be demolished 
  • Step 4: re-open Rouge Bouillon once it has been determined that it is safe to do so The project remains under constant review to ensure the best and safest outcome. 

Next steps 

A further update on the situation will be provided in seven days.​

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