On Saturday 16 February, the north of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), will begin the final phase of a major £434K scheme to upgrade the gas distribution network in the Driffield area of Hull.

The essential work, which has been carried out in phases, is part of NGN’s ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and has involved replacing a total of 7km of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes, to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers for years to come.

To ensure the safety of our engineers and members of the public while we complete this final phase of work, it will be necessary to put in place a road closure at the junction of Victoria Road and Mill Street from Saturday 16 February until work is complete on Sunday 24 February.

Between these dates there will be no access in or out of Victoria Road via Mill Street.

A signed diversion will be in place for motorists.

Gerry Hart, Site Manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with East Riding of Yorkshire Highways to carefully plan these works.

“The dates of the road closure coincide with school holidays, to help keep disruption to a minimum.

“We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank our customers in the area for their continued patience as we work to complete the final phase of 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.