Cadent carrying out essential gas mains repair on Peterborough’s ring road

Mar 19 2019 in your area

Engineers carrying out essential repairs to gas main on busy Peterborough ring road
Lincoln Road roundabout currently down to one lane and motorists advised to use alternative routes where possible
Engineers working extended hours to complete job as soon as possible

Cadent engineers are carrying out essential work to the local gas mains network on Peterborough’s Lincoln Road roundabout.
The work must be done to help ensure the local gas network continues to operate safely and reliably.
The Lincoln Road roundabout at junction 18 of the A47 is currently down from three lanes to one lane on the roundabout. Cadent engineers are working to locate and repair a suspected gas escape from a gas main running beneath the road and the local authority are also carrying out roadworks in the same vicinity.
Cadent has liaised closely with the local authorities regarding the work and is doing all it can to complete the work as soon as possible, including working extended hours.

Cadent is sorry for any inconvenience people may be experiencing as a result of the work which needs to be carried out to help ensure local people keep on enjoying safe and reliable gas supplies for cooking and heating.
To find out more about Cadent‘s gas mains work go to www.bettergaspipes.co.uk
Suspected gas escapes should be reported on 0800 111 999* (All calls to the National Gas Emergency Service line are recorded and may be monitored)

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