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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 Leeds.

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 such as hydrogen in the future.

The work will start on Wednesday 24^th July and last in the area for 6 weeks.

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

Our works will begin on Shadwell Lane where we will a full road closure allowing access only for Shadwell Medical Centre and Sandringham approach.

As works continue on Shadwell Lane our engineers will begin work on Ring road at the junction of Shadwell Lane. This work will also include a Lane closure affecting traffic Eastbound entering Shadwell Lane from Ring road.

Please be assured we will have a clear signed diversion route in place during this closure. Business’s will remain open as usual during our works taking place.

Billy Harley, Site manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. It is vital however, that we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents in the local area.

“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.

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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 Hook.

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 is expected to start on Tuesday 10 September and scheduled for completion in January 2025. It has been planned in collaboration with East Riding Council.

From Tuesday 10 September there will be three-way temporary traffic lights on High Street, at the junction of Roseacres. These will be in place for approximately 3 weeks.

From Tuesday 1 October there will be four-way temporary traffic lights on High Street, at the crossroads on Church Lane and Water Lane. These will be in place for approximately 2 weeks.

As the works progress, the temporary traffic lights will continue to move down High Street in sections, finishing at the junction near Willow Drive.

From Monday 5 January 2025, there will be three-way temporary traffic lights on Goole Road, at the junction of Balk Lane. These will be in place for approximately 2 weeks.

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 Hook.

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 Thirsk.

The ageing metal pipework is being upgraded to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now and in the future.

Work will begin on Monday 22 July and is scheduled to take 15 weeks to complete and has been planned in collaboration with North Yorkshire County 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.

Temporary traffic lights will be implemented on Sowerby Road/Topcliffe Road/Station Road/Westgate roundabout from Monday 22 July for 3 weeks.

Temporary traffic lights will be in place along Topcliffe Road from Monday 5 August for 4 weeks.

Temporary traffic lights and restricted parking on Sowerby Road from Monday 27 August for 6 weeks.

Temporary traffic lights on Station Road from Monday 7 October for 4 weeks.

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 Thirsk.

“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.

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 the Halifax area.

The gas main in being prioritised for replacement following a number of repairs.  The new more durable plastic pipes will ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers for years to come.

The work will begin on 22 July 2024 and is expected to last for approximately 3 weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with Calderdale 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.

There will be a road closure on Law Lane by The Pack Hors and there will be no access from Law Lane onto Cain Lane and vice a versa while work takes place. A signed diversion will be in place and NGN is making road users aware by signposting the upcoming work using advance notification signage.

Chris Green, 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 homes and businesses in Halifax.

“The traffic management that we are putting in place is for the safety of everyone and it’s important that motorists drive with care and follow the signage in place.

“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.

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 Doncaster.

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 project began in June and is expected to finish in January 2025. It has been planned in collaboration with Doncaster 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 next week, to co-inside with the quieter school summer holiday period.

From Wednesday 24 July there will be temporary traffic lights on Barnsley Road, outside Ridgewood School.  The lights will move Barnsley Road in intervals across a five week period, finishing at the junction of Rosedale Road.

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 Doncaster.

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 Allerton Bywater.

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, which will be carried out in phases, is due to start on Monday 29 July, is expected to take approximately 35 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.

Phase One – There will be temporary traffic lights in place on Leeds Road from Monday 29 July, starting at the junction of Princess Street.  The lights will move along the road in intervals, finishing at the junction of Preston Lane. This section will take approximately 12 weeks to complete.

Phase Two – From Monday 25 November temporary traffic lights will be in place on Leeds Road. These will start at the junction of Preston Lane and move along in intervals finishing at the junction of Westfield Grove. This section will take approximately 9 weeks to complete.

Phase Three – From Monday 3 February 2025 temporary traffic lights will be in place on Brigshaw Lane. These will start near the railway line and move towards Preston Lane. The lights will continue done Preston Lane and finish at the junction of Brigshaw Drive. This section will take approximately 6 weeks to complete.

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 Allerton Bywater.

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 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.