The North of England’s gas distributer, Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is carrying out essential repair works to a gas main on Belvedere Park Way in Kingston Park, Newcastle.

In order to carry out the works safely and efficiently, it has been necessary to install four-way traffic lights outside the Matalan store on Brunton Lane.

The work is expected to take five days to complete.

Nigel Chambers, Customer Operations Area Manager at Northern Gas Networks said: “The safety of members of the public is our first priority and we would like to thank customers for bearing with us while we carry out this essential repair work.

“We know that no one likes roadworks and we are working closely with the Highways Authority to minimise any disruption to customers.”

For further information about the project 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 on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.