All work has been agreed with the local authority and temporary traffic restrictions will be in place for phased periods.

A National Grid Spokesperson said, “National Grid is sorry for any inconvenience this essential gas engineering work may cause and would like to thank the local people for their patience and cooperation.

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For further information contact Sarah Newth, 07866 488894.

Notes to Editors:

National Grid
National Grid is a leading international energy infrastructure business - the largest utility in the UK.

Through National Grid Gas plc (formerly Transco), it owns and operates over 6,800 kilometres of high-pressure transmission pipeline across Great Britain, and 132,000 kilometres of lower-pressure distribution gas mains in the North West, the Midlands, East Anglia and North London – more than half of Britain's gas transportation network, delivering gas to around 11 million homes, offices and factories.  National Grid sold the four gas distribution networks covering the rest of Britain to other companies in June 2005.

Through National Grid Electricity Transmission plc, the company operates the high-voltage electricity transmission network across Great Britain, and owns the network in England and Wales.

National Grid will continue to manage the National Gas Emergency Service freephone line 0800 111 999*.