Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is to carry out essential work in Wortley, Leeds, 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 the end of 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 Tuesday 10 February there will be a road closure on Whincover Drive, at the junction of Whincover Close. Access will be maintained to Whincover Close via Ring Road Low Wortley. This will be in place for approximately 3 weeks.
From Tuesday 24 February there will be a lane closure on Ring Road Low Wortley between 9:30am – 3:30pm, starting near the junction of Whincover Drive heading towards Stonebridge Lane. This will be in place for approximately 11 weeks.
From Thursday 2 April there will be another lane closure on Ring Road Low Wortley for traffic travelling in the opposite direction. This will be in place for approximately 3 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 Leeds.”
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.