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Major works to replace 310 metres of gas pipes under Canwick Road, Pelham Bridge and Dunford Road, Lincoln, which are essential to keeping homes in the area warm, are beginning on 10th February and will last for approximately four weeks.
Cadent, which manages the local gas network, will be carrying out a project which will see gas mains – which are more than 60 years old - being replaced in order to future proof the network and ready pipes for the introduction of renewable gases.
Cadent have liaised with Lincolnshire County Council highways and the Canwick Road Tidal Flow will have lane restrictions in place from Saturday 15th February until Sunday 23rd February when there will only be one lane open to traffic in each direction. This will undoubtably cause delays for the travelling public and we apologise for the disruption, however these restrictions have been planned for the school half-term when peak traffic flows are generally lower to help ease congestion.
Richard Sansom, Network Director for Cadent in the East Midlands, said: “These works are part of a major £1.1billion investment in our Eastern Network by Cadent which is vital in ensuring that we keep gas flowing to homes in Lincolnshire and beyond for generations to come.
“With gas pipes being decades old, it is essential that we replace them to futureproof our network and minimise the amount of repair work that we have to do in the area over the coming years. Keeping the people of Lincoln warm in their homes is our number one priority. I can confirm that gas will stay on throughout the duration of these works.
“I understand that these works will cause inconvenience and frustration to residents and road users; this is understandable. However, we are doing all that we can to minimise disruption as we carry out these vital works and will continue to engage with the local community. I would urge everybody to allow for additional time in their journeys, and I want to thanks everyone for their patience and understanding as we seek to carry out the works as swiftly, but as safely as possible.”
Contacting Cadent about this project
Customers with questions about this work can contact the team by:
Phone: 0800 090 3071
Email: [email protected]
Online: Cadent Gas Contact Form
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