Drivers are being caught in long queues on a busy city road after four-way lights went up on the stretch. Gas works are currently underway on Hanley Road through Sneyd Green as part of a scheme to replace old pipes.
But the scheme by Cadent is sending queues back to Smallthorne roundabouts and towards Hanley in the other direction. The four-way signals are running at the turn-off for Leek New Road.
A post on roadworks monitoring site One Network states: “Here at Cadent, we look after the gas pipes in your area. We make sure the pipes that bring the gas to your home keep you safe, warm and connected.
“We’re replacing the old pipes with new plastic ones which will mean that you’ll be ready for greener gas in the future. We’ll have to turn off your gas supply during some of our works and may need access to your home, but our teams on site will be on hand to let you know more information.”
Four-way lights are running on Hanley Road in Sneyd Green
The scheme got underway this morning – and could last until January 28.
Other North Staffordshire roadworks to look out for:
- Gas works on Leek Road in Endon at the Park Lane junction until January 17;
- Electricity works on Scotia Road in Tunstall until January 17;
- Emergency gas works on Mayne Street in Hanford until January 20;
- Waterworks on Windmill Hill between Meir Heath and Rough Close until January 23;
- Tree maintenance on Ladderedge in Leek until January 16;
- Traffic signals are being ‘refurbished’ on City Road between Fenton and Stoke over the A500 until April 14;
- Electricity works on Snow Hill in Shelton until January 17;
- Electricity works on Tunstall Road between Knypersley and Biddulph until January 17.
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