Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is to carry out essential work in Wakefield to replace the ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.
This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Leeds, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.
The project, which is expected to last until around mid May, has been planned in collaboration with Leeds City 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 Friday 6 February there will be rolling temporary traffic lights on Aberford Road, starting outside The Graziers Pub and finishing near St Annes Drive. These will be in place for approximately 10 weeks.
From Monday 9 March there will be a one-way closure on Aberford Road, near the junction of Finkin Croft. Traffic will be able to travel towards Pinderfields Hospital from Finkin Croft but will not be able to travel in the opposite direction. This will be in place for approximately 2 weeks.
From Monday 27 April there will be another one-way closure on Aberford Road, near the junction of St Annes Drive. This will be in place for approximately 2 weeks.
Chris Reed, Central 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’s vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to homes and businesses in Wakefield.”
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.