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Northern Gas Networks to carry out essential upgrade work to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply at Charlestown Road, Halifax

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work on Charlestown Road to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Halifax.

The ageing main has undergone several recent emergency repairs, so has now been prioritised for urgent replacement with new, more durable plastic pipes.

These will ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now, while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.

The work will commence on 25 April 2022 and is expected to last for approximately 26 weeks, having 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.

Work will begin on on Bank Bottom/ Charlestown Road, under temporary two-way traffic lights.

A road closure will also be introduced on Southowram Bank for approximately four weeks, the start date for which will be confirmed nearer the time.

Traffic will divert to Beacon Hill Road/ Godley Branch Road, with signs displayed for motorists and a full signed diversion put in place.

There will be a further closure on Godley Branch Road from 28 May for approximately two weeks with 2-way traffic lights introduced on Beacon Hill Road. This section of work will be carried out in the school holidays when the roads are quieter, to minimise impact on motorists.

After these sections have been completed, the project will move onto Charlestown Road, where work carried out under two-way and three-way lights through this section. To minimise the impact on traffic, traffic management will be manned at peak hours to ensure a smooth flow of traffic when working under three-way lights.

While majority of the work will be carried out in the street, engineers will need to access customer properties to complete the project and ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas.

Chris Green, Business 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 Halifax.

“NGN is continuing to carry out its essential activities while following strict guidelines for safe distance working, where possible, and following good hygiene practices as we continue to live with coronavirus.

“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.”
While all of NGN’s work has now resumed, extra safety precautions remain in place to keep everyone safe while we continue to live with Covid-19.

Customers can read more about NGN’s Covid Secure Promise here.

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.