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

The ageing metal pipework is now being replaced by new, more durable plastic pipes, to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers now and in the future.

The project began on Monday 15 July and is expected to take approximately 7 weeks to complete. It has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield City Council and has been scheduled to take place during school holidays to help minimise disruption.

So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the members of the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.

From Wednesday 24  July the inbound lane of Doncaster Road will be closed, between the junction of Neil Fox Way and Agbrigg Road. The closure will be in place until Wednesday 7 August.

A diversion will be put in place along Neil Fox Way (A6194), Noval Way (A6194), Aberford Road/Stanley Road (A642), Jacobs Wells Lane (A642), Marsh Way (A61) and Kirkgate (A61).

Buses will be affected by the diversion and a shuttle bus will be provided while the road closure is in place.  Please check https://one.network for details.

After the road reopens, traffic will have access both ways again with just one lane not in use going outbound and diversions will be in place.

These diversions will be removed on Thursday 22 August for the Hatchling Event at Pugneys Country Park and will be back in place Monday 26 August.

Chris Reed, 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 homes and businesses in Wakefield.

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.