Natural Gas Line Upgrades on Diamond Lake Rd E
We are committed to keeping our customers informed about important updates we are making to our infrastructure – designed to enhance safety, improve reliability, and continue to provide you with the energy you need for life's moments.
Project Resources
Overview
Beginning as early as September 8th, 2025 CenterPoint Energy will upgrade natural gas infrastructure along Diamond Lake Rd E, from Clinton Ave S east to Portland Ave S . This work is expected to last about 2 months.
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Contractor summary
CenterPoint works with multiple contractors to complete construction projects in a safe and timely manner. You will see these contractors working in your area and may be contacted by them at various stages in the construction process. Employees of authorized contractors will have CenterPoint Energy identification cards. Do not allow anyone inside your home without seeing identification.
Marking utilities
CenterPoint Energy will locate public underground utilities. This is an important safety preparation, done before construction begins. The utilities will be marked with spray paint and flags. If you have installed any private lines such as sprinklers or dog fences, we ask that you mark them with a material that is convenient for you. Examples include spray paint, flags, and wooden sticks used to stir paint. Marking sprinkler heads is sufficient. If any utility flags are left in residents' yards after restoration is complete, they may be removed and thrown away.
Natural gas main work
Sections of large diameter steel gas main will be installed across a few blocks at a time. These sections will be welded together and will require a trench to be opened in the road. The new main will have protective coatings that add to the infrastructure's durability.
Noise, vibration and dust are expected impacts of steel main installation.
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Construction Definitions page for more information.
Restoration
The final step in an infrastructure project is to restore the roads, sidewalks, boulevards, and lawns that were impacted by construction. Restoration is typically on site a few weeks after the completion of all other construction. Until then, temporary restoration is done by the utility crews to maintain an area's livability. For more details visit the
Restoration Practices page.
Traffic impacts
Most traffic impacts will be restrictions on street parking, closure of one sidewalk at a time, and lane shifts. Specific traffic impacts will be communicated as they are determined. The utility crews will work with residents to maintain access to their homes.
Additional Resources
If you have questions, reach out to CenterPoint Energy's Communication Specialist at 612-542-6198 or
MNconstruction@centerpointenergy.com
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we replace our infrastructure! We value the privilege of having you as a customer.
