MAJOR gas works are now under way by National Grid on Warrington Road in Culcheth.

The work, which started on Monday, involves the renewal of a gas main on Warrington Road between Hey Shoot Lane and East Lancashire Road. 

Temporary traffic lights are now in operation.

While the work is carried out the signals will be manually operated by a traffic management company.

The council has confirmed the work is expected to take 34 weeks to complete.