The North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £38K to upgrade the gas distribution network in the Burnley Road area of Mytholmroyd.

The work, which begins on June 29, will take place at Burnley Road’s junction with Brier Hey Lane. The project will take approximately 3 weeks to complete.

For the full duration of the project, two-way lights will be used on Burnley Road to control the flow of traffic. Motorists are advised to leave extra time for travel.

Northern Gas Networks is continuing to prioritise work in line with UK government health guidance and has extra safety precautions in place to keep everyone safe and ensure that its workplaces are Covid secure.

Chris Nevison Business Lead for Pennines, said: “We have worked closely with Calderdale council to plan this work and take into consideration the impact of the current EA works in the local area.

“We would like to thank all our customers for their patience whilst we carry out this essential project, and apologise for any inconvenience the works may cause as we look to complete them as safely and quickly as possible. “

As well as critical services, which include responding to gas emergencies, carrying out emergency repairs and critical maintenance activities, engineers from Northern Gas Networks are carrying out work to upgrade critical infrastructure, including planned work to modernise ageing metal gas mains, where the majority of the work can be carried out safely in the street.

Entry to customers’ properties is only being requested if it is absolutely necessary in order to ensure their safety, the continuity of a safe gas supply or at a customer’s request.

For further information about the work, please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk.

Further information about how Northern Gas Networks is working safely during the coronavirus pandemic can be found at www.northerngasnetworks.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.