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James Robinson

Gasworks causing traffic chaos in Wylam due to gasworks with 'Mexican standoffs' between vehicles

Major gasworks in a Northumberland village have caused traffic chaos as vehicles are diverted down narrow residential streets.

Northern Gas Networks requested a series of road closures in Wylam to carry out gas mains replacements, with disruption expected until September 12.

However, diversions put in place have made it difficult for some drivers, with one post on social media describing a "Mexican standoff" between vehicles as they attempted to get by on the village's Woodcroft Road.

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