Lane closure details as Castleford to be hit by three months of Northern Gas works
An area of Castleford will be hit with temporary lights and lane closure while major gas works take place.
Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, will be carrying out essential work to replace ageing metal pipework with new, more durable plastic pipes.
The project, which is expected to last until September 2026, has been planned in collaboration with Wakefield Council.
So that engineers can carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect members of the public, some traffic management measures will be put in place.
From Monday, June 8 there will be a lane closure on Bridge Street, heading towards Wheldon Road.
This will be in place for around four weeks.
As work progresses, temporary traffic lights will be installed on Pontefract Road.
These are expected to be in place towards the end of July for around seven weeks.
The lights will move along in sections starting near Bridge Street and finishing near the junction of Morrison Street.
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 Castleford.”
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.