'Delays likely' for thousands of motorists as THREE-MONTH gas works begin on busy road in Northampton

Gas works started on Harlestone Road, at the crossroads next to the Lidl supermarket, on Monday (January 6).

Cadent says it is replacing old pipes with new plastic ones, which will prepare the area for ‘greener gas in the future’.

Temporary four-way traffic lights are currently in place at the crossroads, causing traffic chaos in the area.

Delays are likely, according to Cadent, and queues are expected to back up in all directions at peak times.

According to Cadent, the works are expected to take until Friday, March 28.

The gas works are probably linked to the thousands of new homes being built at the Dallington Grange housing estate next to Harlestone Firs.

Cadent is also undertaking major gas works in the Weedon Road area of St James, which are likely to cause delays for many.

In addition, West Northants Council is closing the A4500 from Upton to Kislingbury overnight, starting tonight (Monday) until Saturday, January 18, to resurface the road.