MAJOR upgrading work has begun to the gas network in Girlington, Bradford.

Northern Gas Networks is carrying out the £50,000 scheme as part of its ongoing infrastructure improvements.

Engineers will replace more than 100 metres of existing metal gas pipes with more durable plastic pipes.

The project is expected to take about four weeks to complete and has been planned with Bradford Council to start during the school half-term holiday to try to limit initial disruption.

Temporary traffic lights will be in place in Thornton Road throughout the works, with advance warning signs in West Park Road.

Part of Young Street will also be closed for the duration of the project, with a diversion route in place.

Bus stops within the closures will be temporarily suspended and move to alternative locations.

Anna Mycoe, business leader at Northern Gas Networks, said: “We have been working closely with Bradford Council to carefully plan these works in order to minimise any disruption to customers.

“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these works, and thank our customers for their patience and support in getting them completed as quickly as possible.”