Gas firm sorry over lengthy road disruption

Disruption in a part of Hull is expected to continue until the end of June as contractors work to replace gas pipes.

Northern Gas Networks said temporary three-way traffic lights were in place on Beverley Road, at the Strand Close junction, while ageing metal pipework was being replaced with new "more durable plastic" models.

The work, which started on 27 May, has been blamed by some motorists for delays at the junction of Beverley Road, Ferensway, Freetown Way and Spring Bank.

Videos posted to social media have shown queues of traffic forming at Blundell's Corner and some vehicles stopping in the yellow box junction.

A spokesperson for the gas distributor said the work was "essential" in order to "ensure the continued safe and reliable supply of gas to customers".

The project had been "planned in collaboration with Hull City Council".

The company said traffic management measures were in place for engineers to carry out the work safely and efficiently, and to protect the public.

Temporary lights would be "in place until around the end of June" and were being manned between 07:00 and 19:00 BST "to minimise disruption".

Chris Keith, operations manager at Northern Gas Networks, said the company apologised "for any inconvenience caused".

"This work involves a complex reinstatement of the road surface, involving specialist equipment, which is why the lights will still need to be in place when we have completed the pipe replacement," he added.

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