Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out emergency repair work on a gas main in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire.

Work began on Saturday 10th February and is scheduled to be complete by Sunday 18th February, having been planned in collaboration with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some temporary traffic management will be required during the project. A road closure will be introduced on Northgate/George Street from Saturday 10th February and is expected to remain in place for one week.

Access will be maintained for businesses and residents and a fully signed diversion put in place for motorists.

Scott Kitchingman, Business Operations Lead 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 Cottingham.

“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.”

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.