Major works to replace 1,000 metres of gas pipes under Newark Road, Lincoln, which are essential to keeping homes in the area warm, have been extended for a few days.
Cadent, which manages the local gas network, will be carrying out a project which will see gas mains being replaced in order to future proof the network and ready pipes for the introduction of biogases.
In collaboration with Lincolnshire County Council and the Highways Agency, traffic management controls are in place at the Newark Road/Hykeham Road junction, and a road closure is in place on Rookery Lane. This was due to be completed on Tuesday 3rd September.
Cadent has encountered some avoidable delays to the project due to unexpected engineering works, and whilst engineers have been working extended hours, and over weekends to expedite the completion of the project, it has become essential to extend the works until the end of this week (week commencing 2nd September).
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 understand the frustrations that everyone will be feeling that we have had to extend this project, and believe me, I feel them too. However, this has been unavoidable due to some unexpected engineering challenges. Extending the works will help us to ensure that we do not need to make further visits to the area in the future, and we will do all that we can to minimise the disruption that this will cause.”
Contacting Cadent about this project
Customers with questions about this work can contact the team by:
Phone: 0800 090 3071
Email: [email protected]
Online: https://cadentgas.com/contactus/contact-form-east-midlands
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