A691 set to close over weekend as Northern Gas repair main near Durham City Centre

The A691 will be closed over the weekend as Northern Gas complete work on a gas main.
Repairs are set to take place on the road.Repairs are set to take place on the road.
Repairs are set to take place on the road.

Framwellgate Peth located just off the A690 will be closed heading into Durham City Centre from Friday, January 17 at 8pm to Monday, January 20 at 6am due to the location of a gas main that needs repairing.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the North of England’s gas distributor, are due to complete the repair.

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During this time, a diversion will be in place to allow traffic to travel into Durham and NGN’s Customer Care Officers will be speaking to residents to inform them about the work in advance of and during the process.

Marc Grey, Site Manager at Northern Gas Networks, said “The safety of our customers and engineers is our number one priority, and closing the road is essential in ensuring the public and our workforce stay safe at all times.

“We would like to thank customers for their patience at this time and apologise for any inconvenience experienced. We will keep businesses and road users updated throughout the work.”

To find out further information about the project you can contact NGN’s Customer Care Team by calling 0800 040 7766 or emailing [email protected].

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Anyone that smells gas or suspects carbon monoxide are advised to get in touch with the National Gas Emergency Service immediately by calling 0800 111 999. This line is open 24-hours a day, seven days a week.