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 around Sunderland Road, South Shields.
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 while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels in the future.
The work will start on Sunday 10th April on the roundabout where Sunderland Road crosses over Prince Edward Road and will last for three weeks.
To protect engineers and members of the public while the work is taking place, four way temporary traffic lights will be placed on this roundabout for approximately two weeks over the Easter holidays.
The project has been planned in collaboration with South Tyneside Council to take place during the school holidays, when the volume of traffic is reduced during key commute times.
However it’s expected the traffic management will cause some delays and motorists are advised to leave extra time for travel.
Signs will be displayed for motorists before and during the works.
Darren Pearson, Site 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 the residents of South Shields.
“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”
NGN is continuing to carry out its essential activities while following strict guidelines for safe distance working, where possible, and following good hygiene practices as we continue to live with coronavirus.
While all of NGN’s work has now resumed, extra safety precautions remain in place to keep everyone safe while we continue to live with Covid-19.
Customers can read more about NGN’s Covid Secure Promise here.
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.