Delays likely in £168k works

MOTORISTS face delays next month as work starts on a key route in and out of Brighouse.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), is spending £168k to upgrade the gas distribution network in the Halifax Road area.

Works will begin on Saturday, October 21 and are planned to last approximately 13 weeks.

Calderdale Council is aware of what’s planned.

The project will replace 1,600 metres of metallic gas main with durable plastic mains.

To ensure the safety of NGN teams it will be necessary to introduce the following traffic management during the scheme:

A road closure will be placed at the junction of Finkil Street and Halifax Road, for nine days from Saturday, October 26 until November 3.

These measures are being introduced to coincide with the school half term holiday, when traffic is expected to be lighter than usual.

Rolling two and three-way lights will then be placed on the A644 Halifax Road between St Chad’s Church and Granny Hall Lane from October 21 until December 1.

Journey times are expected to increase because of the traffic management, so motorists and commuters are advised to plan ahead and leave extra time for travel.

Chris Nevison, business operations lead for NGN, said: “After safety, minimising the impact of road works on our customers is our top priority.

“We have worked closely with Calderdale Council to plan this project, and understand that town centre works have a major impact on road users.

“We would like to thank all our customers for their patience whilst we carry out this essential project, and apologise for any inconvenience the works may cause as we look to complete them as safely and quickly as possible.”