A ROAD is closed in Wirral due to a "report of a smell of gas".

Last night (Tuesday, January 9) Cadent responded to the report at the junction of Storeton Lane and Barnston Road.

Their work area is taking up a large part of the road, so they have closed Storeton Lane to facilitate this, with a diversion in place.

Rachel Endfield, Customer Operations Area Manager, Cadent, said: "Late last night we responded to a report of a smell of gas.

"My team took immediate action to make everything safe and today we are working with specialist equipment to pinpoint the source within the local network as quickly as we can.

"Our work area is taking up a large part of the road, at the junction of Storeton Lane and Barnston Road.

"Unfortunately, we have had no other option than to close Storeton Lane to facilitate this, with a diversion in place.

"I appreciate this is far from ideal, but hope people understand the necessity for this.

"We have ensured that gas supply to the local stays on, which is important given that the temperature has dipped and customers need gas to keep warm in their homes.

"We appreciate your patience as we work as safely and as efficiently as we can to get this resolved as soon as possible.

"If you smell gas, please act immediately and call the gas emergency service on 0800 111 999*. Please do not assume it is related to this. It may not be and needs to be checked out."