Crews from CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, have replaced the natural gas main up to Beard Avenue S. this week and will replace up to Abbot Avenue S. by the end of the week of May 18. They anticipate replacing the project’s natural gas main by June 3.
The crews anticipate that the service line connections should be complete within two and a half to three weeks. They are currently connecting them between Wooddale and France Avenues S.
5/14/2020
Crews from CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, are beginning to connect the natural gas service lines to the new main, working east from Wooddale Avenue.
5/11/2020
- Crews from CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, completed natural gas main work at the intersection of Wooddale Avenue and 58th Street W. This intersection is now open for through traffic.
- Beginning this week and lasting for two or three weeks between Wooddale and France Avenues, the crews are replacing the second of the two of the project’s natural gas mains and are connecting natural gas service lines to the second main.
- This week, the crews are continuing to replace the first of the project’s natural gas mains along 58th Street W. between Ewing and Beard Avenues S. After the first new main is replaced up to Xerxes Avenue S., the crews will return to the intersections between France and Xerxes to connect the new main to the existing intersecting ones.
- The crews have placed temporary hydroseed on the soft surfaces affected by their construction from Wooddale to France Avenues S. on 58th Street W.
5/4/2020
- As of May 1, the intersection of France Avenue and 58th Street W. has been restored and reopened for through traffic.
- From May 4 to 6, crews from CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, will close the intersection of 58th Street W. and Wooddale Avenue to replace the natural gas main.
- On May 13, the crews will start the natural gas work on 58th Street W. at France Avenue, working east to Xerxes Avenue.
- By May 22, the crews plan to finish the natural gas work on 58th Street W. from Wooddale to France Avenues. This work includes replacing the natural gas main and connecting the service lines to the new main.
4/23/2020
Crews from CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, replaced the natural gas main on 58th Street W. from the east side of Wooddale Avenue to the west side of France Avenue.
- From April 28 to May 1, the crews will close the intersection of France Avenue and 58th Street W.
- From April 30 to May 5, the crews will close the intersection of Wooddale Avenue and 58th Street W.
- Approximately on May 8, the crews will move back to the east side of France Avenue and continue replacing the main to the east on 58th Street W.
4/20/2020
Crews from CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, have replaced the natural gas main on 58th Street West from east of Wooddale Avenue to Philbrook Avenue. By April 29, the crews anticipate replacing the main up to France Avenue S. The crews have put down temporary hydromulch from Brookview Avenue to Halifax Avenue S.
4/13/2020
Crews from CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, have replaced the natural gas main on 58th Street West from east of Wooddale Avenue to Brookview Avenue. By April 22, the crews anticipate replacing the main up to Halifax Avenue S.
After the main is replaced from Wooddale Avenue to Xerxes Avenue S., the crews will return to each intersection to connect the new main to the existing intersecting mains. This is anticipated to take place in the end of May.
Temporary hydromulch has been placed on the north side of 58th Street West from Wooddale to Brookview Avenues. The crews will continue temporary hydromulch as they work east.
3/31/2020
Yesterday on Monday, March 30, crews from CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, began replacing the project’s natural gas main at Wooddale Avenue. The crews will close one block at a time, working east to Xerxes.
Work on natural gas service lines and meter work will be suspended into late spring or until further notice.
3/19/2020
Project description: CenterPoint Energy’s project is anticipated to last from March 30 to the middle or end of summer 2020. Crews from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, will replace natural gas mains and connect natural gas service lines to the new mains. Crews from Q3 Contracting, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, will restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s work outside the limits of the City of Edina’s “
West 58th Street Reconstruction” project.
Installing replacement gas mains: CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, will be installing the replacement gas main on this project. According to the Governor of Minnesota’s order, gas main replacement is an essential work function. This allows for the modernization of related gas facilities. The gas main work requires excavations in various locations in the right-of-way (front yard) to facilitate the installation work.
Connecting service lines to the new mains: This may include service line replacement and relocating gas meters from inside the home to outside. (The timing of this phase depends on updates related to COVID-19.) Customers will experience a short disruption of gas service as the crews are installing the new gas service line. Crews may have to dig in the ground on your property in the utility easement to complete the task of service and main distribution line replacement.
Traffic impacts: On 58th Street West, crews from Michels Corporation will begin at Wooddale Avenue working east to Xerxes Avenue. Each block will be closed for approximately one week. Crews will accommodate local traffic and will notify residents if the crews need to cross the residents’ driveways. When the crews cross each intersection along 58th Street West, the interruptions to northbound and southbound traffic will be minimized.
Lane and parking restrictions are anticipated in areas where active construction is occurring and are necessary to keep both the public and construction personnel safe. Local access will be maintained.
What is CenterPoint Energy’s mission, and how can I contact CenterPoint Energy?
At CenterPoint Energy, we are committed to providing timely and relevant information to our customers and the general public to minimize inconvenience or disruption due to our construction activities. CNP has provided safe, clean and efficient natural gas service to Minnesota communities for more than 145 years. We are proud of this record and strive to improve it by educating the public about the benefits of natural gas at CenterPointEnergy.com/BeSafe.
For any questions, you can contact one of the following resources:
Communications Specialist
- Hannah Gullickson – 612-321-5546
Information Hotline
Please reference the project name or number 93007770 when calling. We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to serve you. Thank you very much.
