Full road closure details as Wortley, Leeds to be hit by over 10 weeks of Northern Gas works
An area of west Leeds is set to be hit by major gas works.
Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is to carry out essential work in Wortley, Leeds, to replace the ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes - to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Leeds.
The project, which is expected to last until around the end of May, 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 traffic management measures will be put in place.
Chris Reed, Central 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’s vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to homes and businesses in Leeds.”
From Tuesday, February 10 there will be a road closure on Whincover Drive, at the junction of Whincover Close. Access will be maintained to Whincover Close via Ring Road Low Wortley. This will be in place for approximately 3 weeks.
From Tuesday, February 24 there will be a lane closure on Ring Road Low Wortley between 9:30am - 3:30pm, starting near the junction of Whincover Drive heading towards Stonebridge Lane. This will be in place for approximately 11 weeks.
From Thursday, April 2 there will be another lane closure on Ring Road Low Wortley for traffic travelling in the opposite direction. This will be in place for approximately 3 weeks.
For further information about the work please contact NGN’s Customer Care Team on 0800 040 7766 or email: [email protected]. 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.