The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £34k to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network on the A62 Leeds Road in Mirfield.
The major project is part of NGN’s ongoing development of gas infrastructure in Kirklees and is due to start on 26th October, lasting around nine days. The scheme will see 600 metres of old metallic main replaced with durable plastic pipes, to ensure the continued safe supply of gas to customers for years to come.
In order for engineers to complete this essential work safely and efficiently, there will be some traffic management measures in place.
From Saturday 27th October until 4th of November, the nearside east-bound lane of Leeds Road will be suspended, and from 26th of October until 4th of November, the west-bound bus lane will be suspended.
Three-way traffic lights will be in place, manually operated between 7am and 7pm to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
The works have been planned with Kirklees Council to coincide with the October school holiday, in order to minimise impact on road users.
NGN’s Customer Care team will be on site throughout the project, to keep customers updated as work progresses.
Chris Nevison, Business Operations Lead for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as quickly as possible”.
For further information about the project 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.