Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Ferryhill.

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The work on Broom Road will start on Monday 4^th July 2022 and is expected to last for 16 weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Durham County Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

From 4^th July, two-way temporary traffic lights will be in place on Broom Road from the Junction of Dean Road to the junction of Raby Road for approximately three weeks.

Following this, from 25^th July there will be a road closure in place for five weeks on Broom Road, from the junction of Raby Road to the junction of Wood Lane.

Once work is complete on Broom Road, the next phase will begin on Church Lane from 5^th September, where there will be a road closure in place between the junction of Lime Road and Church Road for approximately three weeks.

Signs will be displayed for motorists and a full signed diversion put in place.

While the majority of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will need to access customer properties to complete the project and ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas.

Steven Storey, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Ferryhill.

“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”

While all of NGN’s work has now resumed, extra safety precautions remain in place to keep everyone safe while we continue to live with Covid-19.

Customers can read more about NGN’s Covid Secure Promise here.

For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.