YORKSHIRE Water works will be taking place from May 24 to 28 to repair a leaking washout hydrant, at Billams Hill, Otley, opposite the junction with Farnley Lane.
To allow the repair work to be carried out and avoid cutting off the vital supply to Wharfedale Hospital, they will need to install a bypass and the works carried out under three way signals, with the existing pedestrian crossing closed off and a temporary one installed to maintain safe pedestrian access. It will also require the existing bus stop to be replaced with a temporary stop further up Billams Hill.
The lights will be on full time from Monday morning and manned from 6.30am to 7pm to maximise traffic flow
A YW spokesperson said: “There is likely to be unavoidable severe delays, however we will closely monitor the works to ensure this is kept to a minimum, with a view to making changes as the work progresses if the situation can be improved.
“Advanced warning signs will be placed out on site to warn motorists of the works and Yorkshire Water will letter drop residents and local businesses.”
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