23 January 2025
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.
The Government of Jersey is monitoring and facilitating ongoing meetings held with all relevant
stakeholders to ensure public safety. These include Highways, Network Management,
Drainage, Building Control, Jersey Water, CYPES and other key parties, alongside property
owners impacted by the issue.
Current status with investigatory and repair work:
- private parties (residents and private owners) responsible for the affected buildings are
undertaking detailed investigations and repair work, which are expected to take some
time
- the situation is highly complex with several adjacent walls and buildings that are unsafe
and severely cracked
- multiple parties are involved, including Infrastructure and Environment (I&E), Jersey
Water, structural engineers, building surveyors, loss adjustors, and insurance
companies.
Alternative Routes and Safety Assurance
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. Your patience and cooperation are
appreciated as we work to resolve this matter and ensure the safety of all Islanders.
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