Northern Gas Networks apologise to Cottingham residents as ‘essential works’…
A main road through Cottingham is expected to remain shut for another week due to essential gas works taking place. Works began in Northgate on Saturday, February 10, and will continue until Sunday, February 18. To allow engineers to work safely and efficiently, a road closure has been implemented on Northgate/George Street. Some temporary traffic management has been put in place. A signed diversion route takes drivers via New Village Road, Thwaite Street, Newgate Street, South Street, Baynard Avenue, and West End Road. Read more: The 2.6-mile stretch of Yorkshire 'smart' motorway where a huge number of motorists have been fined Ambulance damaged in crash near Hull Royal Infirmary Northern Gas Networks (NGN) said access will be maintained for pedestrians, residents and the emergency services. The upgrade will ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers in Cottingham, it added. Ageing metal pipework is now being replaced with new durable plastic pipes to ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers while getting the network ready to transport alternative greener fuels such as hydrogen in the future. Engineers will be working hard to complete the repair as quickly
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