Minneapolis - 4th Street N. & 1st Avenue N.
Scheduled Start Date: Week of June 15, 2020
Project Resources
Project description: From the week of June 15 to early or mid-July, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractors will perform work in the southern lanes of 1st Avenue N. between 3rd and 5th Streets N. in Minneapolis.
While Michels Corporation will replace the natural gas main and connect the service lines to the new main, Q3 Contracting will restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s work.
Installing replacement gas mains: 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: As social distancing practices and proper use of PPE, face masks and gloves have become normalized and as customers are willing to allow properly protected personnel into their homes to complete required work to modernize gas facilities, which is essential work, CenterPoint Energy authorized contractors will enter customer homes to complete work only with customer permission:
The purpose of this flyer is to advise that with customer permission, crews will now enter homes to complete necessary gas meter work. If you choose not to allow crews to enter your home, gas service will not be interrupted, and we will reschedule for a time better suited to concerns you may have. Crews will continue to replace service lines. Crews may have to dig in the ground on your property in the utility easement and next to your home to complete the task of service line replacement.
Traffic impacts: 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:
- In the week of June 15, the crews will start north of 4th Street N., working south. Two-way traffic will be maintained on 1st Avenue N.
- In the weekend of June 20 and 21, the crews will cross 4th Street N.; they will alternate lane shifts with no full road closures.
- In the week of June 22, the crews will work toward 5th Street N.
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 93078268 when calling. We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to serve you. Thank you very much.
