Cable Diversion project begins

Work to divert some underground electricity cables crossing Ye Olde Pack Horse roundabout at Kings Newton, in South Derbyshire, is due to start on April 16, 2015.

Western Power Distribution (WPD) has been asked to carry out the work, which will take around three weeks to complete, in advance of a nearby new development. During this time, three way traffic lights will be in place to enable the work to be completed safely.

Karl Ashfield, WPD Team Manager said: “Our aim is to keep any disruption to an absolute minimum while our work is being undertaken. We’ve been speaking with Derbyshire County Council to agree on traffic management which creates the least disruption to traffic flow in the area. We’ve also kept customers nearby informed by letter.”