These Sheffield neighbourhoods face power cuts today, under plans by Northern Powergrid
Two Sheffield neighbourhoods face power cuts today, under plans from Northern Powergrid
Electricity bosses are warning residents in two Sheffield neighbourhoods that they face power cuts today.
Northern Powergrid has issued a warning to people living in part of Crookes and Walkley, and areas near Granville Road, that they can expect to be without power for part of the day.
It is due to engineering work that their staff will be carrying out in the area.
For streets in the Crookes and Walkley area, they stated today: “We are planning on carrying out maintenance work in your area. For our engineers to complete this work safely, we need to turn the power off. We expect your power to be switched off at 9.30 and back on at 1pm on May 1.
“The work we’re carrying out is essential to make sure your electricity supply continues to be reliable. We're sorry for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your patience. “
The areas affected will be around Heavygate Road, Matlock Road, Hadfield Street, Cromwell Street and Duncombe Street. It is the S10 1PJ, S10 1PF, S6 3RQ, S6 3RL, S63RP, S6 3RS postcodes.
Similar work is due to be carried out in the Granville Road area of the city, Official said they expect people’s power to be switched off at 9am and back on at 3pm. It will affect the S2 2RN and S2 2TP postcodes.