The North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), will be investing £210,000 to upgrade the gas distribution network in and around the Quay Road area of Bridlington.
The project is part of NGN’s ongoing investment in Bridlington’s gas infrastructure to ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.
The project has been carefully planned in conjunction with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to minimise any disruption caused.
Work will begin on Monday 4 February 2019 and is scheduled to last for approximately 15 weeks. In order for works to be carried out safely and efficiently, it will be necessary to introduce a road closure on a section of Quay Road for the full duration of the project.
The road closure will be in place on Quay Road from the junction of Moorfield Road to Prospect Streetm with a signed diversion route in place for motorists.
It’s expected these works will extend journey times, so motorists are advised to leave extra time for travel whilst the road closure is in place.
NGN’s Customer Care Officers have been door-knocking local residents and businesses to make customers aware of the work, while on-site signage will advise motorists of the work taking place. Regular updates will also be available on NGN’s website northerngasnetworks.co.uk, Twitter @NGNgas and Facebook @northerngasnetworks.
Shops and businesses in the area will remain open as usual throughout the project.
NGN will be holding a community drop-in event at Bridlington Sports and Community Club, Moorfield Road, Bridlington, YO16 4LE, between 4.30pm and 6pm on Tuesday 15 January 2019, where customers can find out more about the works and ask any questions they may have.
Pete Knapton, Network Officer for Northern Gas Networks said: “We have been working closely with East Riding of Yorkshire Council to carefully plan these works and will be doing all we can to minimise disruption to customers.
“We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience customers may encounter and thank everyone for their support as we work to complete this project as safely and quickly as possible.”
For further information about the project 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.