The North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £350,000 to upgrade the gas distribution network in Spring Road, Market Weighton.
The project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in the area’s gas infrastructure to ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers for years to come.
It has been carefully planned in conjunction with East Riding Council to minimise any disruption caused.
Work began on Monday 7 January and is scheduled to last for approximately 13 weeks. In order for the works to be carried out safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to implement some traffic management during this first phase.
Temporary three-way traffic lights will be introduced on Spring Road and Finkle Street for approximately one week from Monday 4 February. Three-way lights will be placed on Londesborough Road from Monday 25th February, and will be in position for around three weeks.
It’s expected these works will extend journey times, so motorists are advised to leave extra time for travel whilst the temporary traffic signals are in place.
NGN’s Customer Care Officers have been door-knocking residents and businesses to make customers aware of the project while on-site signage will advise motorists of the work taking place. Regular updates will also be available on NGN’s website northerngasnetworks.co.uk, Twitter @NGNgas and Facebook @northerngasnetworks.
Shops and businesses in the area will remain open as usual throughout the project.
Gerry Hart, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with East Riding Council to carefully plan these works and will be doing all we can to minimise disruption to customers.
“We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience customers may encounter and thank everyone for their support as we work to complete this project as safely and 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.