Emergency work to repair a gas main in Bradford is set to go into next week.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN), the gas distributor for the North of England, is carrying out essential mains repair work on Sticker Lane and Fenby Avenue.

A gas main outside a property on the major route was damaged during water leak repairs late on Wednesday night.

It needs to be fixed immediately, a spokesperson for NGN confirmed.

The work requires a deep excavation and, in order to ensure the safety of NGN’s teams and the public, it has been necessary to close one lane of the road.

A fully signed diversion has been put in place.

This is a complex job which is likely to carry on over the weekend and into next week, NGN confirmed.

Residents and businesses will be kept informed of developments.

Chris Green, business operations lead for NGN, said: “We’d like to apologise for any inconvenience caused whilst we’re working to repair the main. However, it is vital we do, in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply.

“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this work as safely and as quickly as possible.”

Bus services hit

The 617 - which connects people to Allerton and Holme Wood - is currently unable to turn right onto Sticker Lane. 

The 618 bus service is also affected.

First bus is now running a diversion for the 617 via Holmewood Road and Cutler Heights Lane.

Metro said Fenby Avenue has been closed due to a gas leak.

In an update, the bus company said: "SERVICE ALERT - 617 Due to road works at Fenby Avenue, buses are unable to turn right on to Sticker Lane.

"This will divert via Holmewood Road, Cutlet [Cutler] Heights Lane. We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

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