The North of England’s gas distributor, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is investing £77K to upgrade the gas distribution network in the Leeds Road area of Hipperholme.
The project is set to begin on the 22nd of June and take approximately 6 weeks complete. The work will see old metallic gas mains between the junction of Holly Bank Drive to beyond the junction of Knowle Top Road replaced with modern plastic pipes.
For the full duration of the project, two way lights will be used on Leeds Road to control the flow of traffic.
From the 20th of July until the 2nd of August, a road closure will be in place at the junction of Knowle Top Road and Leeds Road and three way lights will be in place. A full signed diversion will be in place for motorists.
It is expected that journey times will be increased because of the traffic management, so all motorists and commuters are advised to leave extra time for travel.
Northern Gas Networks is continuing to prioritise work in line with UK government health guidance and has extra safety precautions in place to keep everyone safe and ensure that its workplaces are Covid secure.
Chris Nevison, Northern Gas Networks Business Lead for Pennines, said: “We have worked closely with Calderdale Council to plan this project.
“We appreciate that no-one likes roadworks, but this work is essential to ensure a reliable gas supply for homes and businesses in the area. Everything will be done to complete this work as quickly as possible, while observing all the necessary safety guidance during this difficult time.”
As well as critical services, which include responding to gas emergencies, carrying out emergency repairs and critical maintenance activities, engineers from Northern Gas Networks are carrying out work to upgrade critical infrastructure, including planned work to modernise ageing metal gas mains, where the majority of the work can be carried out safely in the street.
Entry to customers’ properties is only being requested if it is absolutely necessary in order to ensure their safety, the continuity of a safe gas supply or at a customer’s request.
For further information about the work, please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: customercare@northerngas.co.uk. Further information about how Northern Gas Networks is working safely during the coronavirus pandemic can be found at www.northerngasnetworks.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.