09 January 2025
Rouge Bouillon remains closed between Clarendon Road and Palmyra Road as investigations
continue into the stability of an adjacent building wall, affected by a burst water main.
The Government of Jersey is closely monitoring the situation to ensure public safety.
The situation is highly complex with several adjacent walls and buildings that are unsafe and
severely cracked. Further investigatory work is required to assess the full extent of the damage
and determine how long the closure will remain in place.
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.
Regular meetings are being held with all relevant stakeholders, including Highways, Network
Management, Drainage, Building Control, Jersey Water, CYPES and other key parties, alongside
property owners impacted by the issue.
The safety of Islanders remains the top priority, and the closure will stay in effect until it is
deemed safe to reopen.
A further update will be provided in seven days.
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