Work is progressing well to upgrade the ageing gas distribution network in and around Lockwood, Huddersfield as the project enters a new phase.

From Monday 28 May, work will start on Bridge Street for approximately seven weeks. During this time four-way lights will be in place at the junction of Lockwood Road, Meltham Road, Swan Lane and Bridge Street. These lights will be manned Monday to Saturday between 7am and 7pm and Sunday’s between 8am and 7pm.

The project is part of an ongoing investment by Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the North of England’s gas distributor, to replace more than 3,500m of existing metal gas pipes in the area with more durable plastic ones. This will ensure the continued, safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in the area for years to come.

Chris Nevison, Business Operations Lead at Northern Gas Networks, said: “Work is progressing well on this project and we are now in a position to start the Bridge Street phase.

“We have been working closely with Kirklees Council to carefully plan this phase and minimise any disruptions. We’d like to thank our customers for their continued patience and support in getting this project completed as quickly and as safely as possible.”

During each phase diversion routes will be clearly signposted but due to the nature of the works road users should prepare for some delays to their journeys. Anyone who would like to find out more about the project can do so by visiting the Lockwood website page.

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 immediately on 0800 111 999. This line is in operation 24-hours a day, seven days a week.