Work is needed to be carried out on this road
Birkenhead flyover carriageway and Birkenhead Central. Photo by Colin Lane
An access road to one of Merseyside’s tunnels will be closed for three nights. Cadent, which manages the network that distributes gas to heat local homes, needs to gain access to a pipeline under Birkenhead’s Borough Road flyover.
After discussions with various agencies, it was agreed to carry out this work over three nights, from Monday, January 13 to Wednesday, 15 January. The flyover will be closed from 8pm until 5.50am.
The other access roads to the tunnel remain open during this time. Cadent said this impacts Liverpool-bound traffic only. Rachel Endfield, Customer Operations Area Manager for Cadent, said: “While this is essential work, we want to cause the least amount of disruption.
“We will be working overnight, making sure the flyover is open again for the busy morning ‘rush-hour’ periods. As most people will know, there are several ways to access the entrance to the tunnel and these will be signposted while the flyover is closed over the three nights.
“I would also like to reassure our customers that this work will not impact gas supply – gas stays on throughout the work, so please don’t be worried about that.”
Cadent manages the network of underground pipes which distribute gas to heat millions of homes, as well as schools, hospitals, offices and other buildings. It also provides the region’s 24/7, year-round gas emergency service.
If anyone smells gas, do not assume it is related to this work – it may not be and needs to be checked. Cadent said to act immediately and call the gas emergency service on 0800 111 999, day or night. All calls are recorded and may be monitored.