'We know this is not ideal - but this is safety-critical work'
Emergency work is due to begin on Monday to repair a gas pipe under one of the busiest junctions in Stockport town centre.
They say they believe the most likely source is a key distribution pipe running directly under this junction, so the road will need to be closed to allow engineers to access it from Monday morning onwards .A diversion route will be signposted and motorists are advised to allow extra time for any journeys. The nearby Asda carpark will also remain open.
Trevor Lubbock, Customer Operations Area Manager for Cadent in the area, said: “We looked at a number of ways to get access to this pipe without disrupting traffic – including using a robotic vehicle that we could insert into the pipe from the footpath. “We know this is not ideal, but I hope people understand that this is safety-critical work. We need to repair this to keep everyone safe and ensure uninterrupted gas supply. Once we dig down to the pipe – which is about two-metres below ground – we will have a clearer understanding of the repair and how long it will take.”
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