NORTHERN Gas Networks (NGN) is investing £186,000 to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in Holmfield Road, Sutton-in-Craven.
The project is part of the company's ongoing development of infrastructure in the area and will involve replacing 1.8km of existing metal gas mains with more durable plastic pipes to ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.
The project, which starts next week and has an estimated completion date of September 12, has been carefully planned in conjunction with North Yorkshire County Council to ensure all works are completed with as little disruption as possible.
In order to complete the works safely and efficiently, traffic management measures will be in place throughout the project. Three-way temporary traffic lights will be introduced on Manse Way at the junction of Holme Lane for three weeks from Tuesday.
There will be parking restrictions during the scheme. However access to driveways and pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
Engineers will be working Monday to Friday between 8am and 4pm.
Ian Cunningham, construction services area manager for Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with North Yorkshire County Council to carefully plan these works during the school holidays in order to minimise any disruption caused.
“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as quickly as possible.”
For further information about the project please contact NGN’s Customer Care team on 0800 040 7766, option 7 or email customercare@northerngas.co.uk
Anyone who smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide should call the National Gas Emergency Service on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, seven days per week.