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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 Darlington.

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 and in the future.

The work on Yarm Road will begin on Friday 9 August between the junctions of Bright Street and Cobden Street and is expected to take up to four weeks.

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 9 August there will be closures in place on Yarm Road at the junctions of Hundens Lane and Ridsdale Street.  Multi way traffic lights will also be in place on Yarm Road between the junctions of Bright Street and Cobden Street.

NGN is advising motorists to allow extra time for their journey.

David Cook, 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 homes and businesses in Darlington.

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.

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 Pontefract.

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 for years to come.

The work, which is due to start on Friday 26 July, is expected to take approximately 7 weeks to complete. It has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield City Council.

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

From Friday 26 July there will be a lane closure on the A639 near Park Lane.  This will be in place on both the inbound and outbound route, reducing the number of lanes from two to one in either direction.

There will also be a lane closure on Park Lane. Traffic will be able to access Park Lane from the A639, but will not be able to travel in the opposite direction.

The lane closures will be in place for approximately two weeks and a signed diversion will be in place for motorists.

From Monday 12 August there will be temporary traffic lights on Park Lane, outside New College. The lights will be in place for the remainder of the project.

Advance warning signs will be displayed prior to works starting.

Craig Skinner, Operations 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 homes and businesses in Pontefract.

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.

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 Richmond, Bedale.

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 and in the future.

The work on the Darlington Road is planned to begin on 23 July 2024 and will take approximately 6 weeks to complete. It has been planned in collaboration with North Yorkshire County Council.

The work has been planned to take place in the quieter school holiday period to minimise disruption to road users and members of the public.

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 23 July there will be temporary traffic lights in place on Darlington Road, between the junctions of Whitefield’s Drive and The Avenue.  The footpath outside Richmond School will be temporarily closed and an alternative walkway will be in place for pedestrians.

Jack Hepplewhite, 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 Richmond.

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.

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 Castleford.

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 project began in April and is expected to finish late September. It has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield Council.

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

From Monday 15^th July there will be temporary traffic lights Lock Lane. The temporary lights will start at the roundabout on Bridge Street and Wheldon Road; they will move along Lock Lane in sections onto Barnsdale Road and finish at the bridge crossing. The lights will be in place for approximately ten weeks.

Advance warning signs will be displayed prior to works starting.

Craig Skinner, Central Operations 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 Castleford. ”

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.

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 Castleford.

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 project began in May and is expected to finish late July. It has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield Council.

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

From Monday 8^th July there will be temporary traffic lights Owl Lane. The temporary lights will start at the junction of Leeds Roads and finish near Hall Close. These will be in place for approximately 2 weeks.

Advance warning signs will be displayed prior to works starting.

Craig Skinner, Central Operations 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 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.

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 Beverley.

The ageing metal pipework is being upgraded to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in future.

NGN’s Customer Care team is holding a customer drop-in session at Toll Gavel Church Hall (Walkergate entrance) on Tuesday 9^th July between 5.30pm and 7.30pm to discuss the upcoming project.

The session will provide an opportunity for customers to find out more about the work, any traffic management planned for the project, and raise any questions or concerns with the team.

Chris Keith, Operations Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to invite local residents and businesses in Beverley to our drop-in session to discuss the works and meet our team.

“We want to assure customers who may be affected by the project that we will work closely with the community to minimise disruption as much 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.

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 York.

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 will start on Monday 29^th July and is expected to last for two weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with City of York Council.

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

During the work, we will need to implement a road closure on Skeldergate outside the York Sea Cadets from Monday 29^th July for two weeks.

Access will be maintained for cyclists and pedestrians, and a signed diversion will be in place for motorists.

Mark Mawhood, Operations 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 York.

“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.

The ageing metal pipework is being upgraded to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in future.

Our 2-week project has been carefully co-ordinated with North Yorkshire Council will begin Monday 22^nd July and is expected to be completed Wednesday 31^st July.

For us to carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, we will need to implement temporary traffic lights on Skipton Road (between Bilton Grange and King Edward Drive) for the duration of the works.

Mark Mawhood, Operations 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 Harrogate.

“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.