Boost for commuters as major gas works complete ahead of schedule
Major gas works near the Broadmarsh regeneration area in Nottingham city centre have been completed with “minimal disruption” to the public, Nottingham City Council has announced.
In a welcome boost for commuters, Cadent Gas has completed the £250,000 works on Canal Street a month ahead of schedule thanks to good weather and favourable conditions under the surface of the street, including the discovery of an old valve to drain the gas away.
The busy thoroughfare, which had been affected since late July, reopened at one minute past midnight this morning (Monday 9th September). Preparatory works for the Broadmarsh roadspace changes in the area have also been completed.
Councillor Adele Williams, portfolio holder for transport at Nottingham City Council, said: “We’re pleased Cadent have been able to finish their works ahead of schedule and with minimal disruption to the public, and we thank them for their efforts and the public for their patience during these works.
“The Canal Street works have hopefully shown people that while there are big changes due to happen in the Southside area over the coming years, we are doing everything possible to manage the roads and diversion routes effectively to keep commuters and visitors moving when coming in to the city. We will continue to do this as Nottingham’s Southside transformation takes shape, so people can still easily come in to the city and enjoy everything it has to offer.”
The works, which saw Cadent replace half a kilometre of gas mains, were scheduled during the summer holidays to minimise disruption.
