Fans face travel delays due to urgent gas repairs

Football fans have been warned of delays to their journeys ahead of Ipswich Town's home game against Liverpool due to urgent gas works being carried out.

Four-way temporary traffic lights have been installed at the junction of Bramford Road, Yarmouth Road, and Chevalier Street in Ipswich.

They were put there on Thursday so engineers could repair an "emergency gas escape" and are likely to remain in situ until 11 September.

Those heading to Portman Road later – be it by car or public transport – have been told to "allow extra time" for their journeys to ensure they do not miss kick-off.

Ipswich Buses said passengers should expect delays to its 8, 9 and 10 services for the duration of the repairs.

"Please allow yourself extra time to get to the match safely and before the kick off," a spokesperson said.

The Tractor Boys will face off against Liverpool in their third Premier League game of the season – following promotion from the Championship - at 20:00 BST.

As well as public transport services being disrupted, the temporary traffic lights have also resulted in heavy traffic congestion in and around the site for motorists.

Gas distribution network Cadent said the traffic lights allowed workers to carry out the repairs safely.

"While everything is now under control, there is substantial engineering needed to complete the repair," a spokesperson said.

"We recognise that this work is taking place in a busy area, but hope people understand that this is essential work and everyone's safety has to be our priority."

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