Sharow Lane, a main route from the village into Ripon, will close for three weeks from next week.
According to North Yorkshire Council’s roadworks map, the road closure will be in place “all the time” during the three-week period, as Northern Gas Networks carries out a “gas main replacement”.
The firm told the Stray Ferret the work is to “ensure a safe and reliable supply of gas to customers”.
A spokesperson added:
“Four-way temporary traffic lights are currently in place on the junction of North Road/River View Road/Magdalens Road and will be in situ until the end of next week (week commencing April 8).
“A road closure will be implemented on Sharow Lane for three weeks from Monday April 8 and a diversion route will be clearly signed.”
Sharow Lane
Northern Gas Networks also said for the duration of the road closure, traffic will be diverted through Ripon city centre, along North Street, North Road and Bondgate Green.
Mark Mawhood, operations manager for the company, added:
“We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience caused during these essential works. However, it is vital we complete them in order to continue to maintain a safe and reliable gas supply to the residents of Ripon.
“We want to assure residents and road users that we will be working hard to complete this essential scheme as safely and as quickly as possible.”
The work will last from Monday, April 8, until Friday, April 26.
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