13 March 2025
Scaffolding has now been erected for the main contractor Jersey Demolition Contractors. The site
is prepared for the steelwork contractor to begin installing the steel strapping system on
Monday as scheduled. This work is a crucial step in stabilising the affected building and
ensuring safety.
We have now collated all relevant information including a upcoming schedule of works here:
https://www.gov.je/Travel/Roads/RoadClosures/Pages/RougeBouillon.aspx
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, I&E, 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.
Routes and safety assurance
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.
Public impact
We understand that the closure has significant impacts on daily travel and local businesses.
The road will only reopen once the buildings are stabilised and all risks of structural collapse
have been mitigated.
Next steps
A further update on the situation will be provided in seven days.
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