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 York.
The pipework is being diverted out of the old gas yard near Heworth Green and Layerthorpe, as part of preparation work for a new housing development. The old metallic mains are also being replaced in order to further improve the integrity of the city’s gas network for years to come.
The work will start on Monday 6th June and is expected to last for eight weeks. It has been planned in collaboration with City of York Council.
So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.
From Monday 6th June, temporary four-way lights will be in place for four weeks on Layerthorpe/Hallfield Road.
From Monday 20th June four way-lights will be placed on Heworth Green/Eboracum Way for four weeks.
Russ Kaye, Business Operations Lead 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 York.
“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”
You can find out more about how we’re working while we continue to live with Covid 19 at northerngasnetworks.co.uk/coronavirus
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.