Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential work in Gildersome, Leeds, to replace ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.

This work will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Leeds, keeping homes and businesses safe, warm and connected.

The project, which is expected to last around eight weeks, has been planned in collaboration with Leeds City Council. So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some temporary traffic management measures will be put in place.

From Thursday 20 February, there will be temporary traffic lights in place on Gildersome Lane at the junction of New Lane, moving towards Church Street. These will be in place for approximately 6 weeks.

This is in addition to the existing upgrade work on Whitehall Road in Gildersome which is from Ashfield Way up to the junction with Lawns Lane, where temporary traffic lights are in place for approximately four weeks.

Chris Reed, Central Operations Manager at Northern Gas Networks, said: “We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it’s vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Leeds.”

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.