Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out emergency repair work to a gas main in Flemingate, Beverley.

In order to carry out the work safely and efficiently, a road closure will be in place at the Flemingate railway crossing from 9am today (Tuesday 14 May) into next week.

Scott Kitchingman, Business Operations Lead for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused while we carry out our work.

“This is a complex repair, however gas supplies to homes and businesses in the area will not be affected.

“We want to assure residents and road users that our engineers are working hard to complete this work as safely and as quickly as possible.”

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.