Eccles Gas Leak: Urgent Repairs Underway

0:00On April 1st, a serious gas leak hit Eccles on Wednesday evening, April 1st, shutting down parts of Green Lane and Liverpool Road at their junction. The leak came from a 24-inch main and spread into nearby properties, sparking an emergency response. Local leaders from the Eccles Labor Group labeled it severe, calling an urgent overnight repairs to fix the issue fast. To then, the gas network operator jumped in right away to handle the crisis. No one got evacuated, but the closures mean Green Lane's running one way only with no entry onto Liverpool Road. Drivers are facing delays, so officials urge everyone to plan extra time and stay cautious. Cotton chose nighttime work to dodge heavy daytime traffic, prioritizing public safety in their engineers' well-being. Teams are pushing to wrap it up as quick and safe as possible. More details on repair timelines and detour routes should drop soon. Hang tight Eccles while they get this sorted and keep the streets flowing. Smooth.