Temporary traffic lights planned for Holbeck, Leeds as eight weeks of gas works begin
Temporary traffic lights are set be introduced along a busy road in Leeds as eight weeks of gas works get underway.
Northern Gas Networks (NGN) will next week begin carrying out essential work to replace ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes in Holbeck, Leeds.
From Monday, March 2 there will be rolling temporary traffic lights starting on Top Moor Side at the junction of Recreation Grove, finishing on Domestic Street at the junction of Pleasant Street.
The lights will be in place for the entire duration of the estimated eight week project. To minimise disruption, they will be manned during peak times.
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.”
The project, which is expected to be completed around the end of April, has been planned in collaboration with Leeds City Council.
So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect members of the public, the aforementioned traffic management measures will see the traffic lights moved further along the road.
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.