Those living in Ingleton, which is about eight miles outside of Darlington, will be diverted through alternative roads next week - due to water-pipe-related roadworks on two major roads stretching through the village. It's understood that the closures are part of the Tees pipeline installation work from Northumbrian Water - which will connect water treatment in Teesdale with customers across the south of the county and over into the Tees Valley. The two stretch of roads that are closed (Image: NORTHERN ECHO)This includes replacing sections of the network that have served the area for more than 100 years. The work in Ingleton is part of phase one, which will continue until around the summer of 2025. Scheduled to start in 2025, this will see a new pipeline constructed between Whorley Hill and Long Newton.

Source: The Times February 05, 2024 08:38 UTC