Road closure as gas pipe upgrade gets under way

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A road closure is in place at the junction at Bankside Park and Aire Street

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A road will be closed to make way for "essential" work to the gas network in Hull.

Northern Gas Networks began work in Wincolmlee on 22 July to replace ageing metal gas pipes with plastic ones.

The junction at Bankside Park and Aire Street has been closed to traffic and a diversion is in place.

Operations manager Christopher Keith said it was "vital" the works, which are expected to take six weeks, were completed to "maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to local homes and businesses".

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