Minneapolis - Hale and Page Neighborhoods - Project Updates

In the week of October 10th, a crew from Michels, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, plans to begin replacing the natural gas main under the north sidewalk of 27 St E at the intersection of Cedar Ave S. They anticipate that the main replacement on this road will take approximately 1 week.

During this time, parking will be restricted on both sides of Cedar Ave S & 27 St E. Westbound 27 St E at Cedar Ave S, will be closed with a detour in place.

In the week of October 6th, a crew from Michels, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, plans to begin replacing the natural gas main under the north sidewalk of 28 St E at the intersection of Cedar Ave S, and the east side of Cedar Ave S. They anticipate that the main replacement in this area will take approximately 1 week.

During this time, traffic control will be in place to have westbound traffic shifted 1 lane south and eastbound traffic will be down to 1 lane at the intersection of Cedar Ave S.

CenterPoint's construction on Cedar Avenue South is complete. Some restoration may remain, and will be completed in the next few weeks.

Efforts from Hennepin County, the City of Minneapolis and other utilities may be seen in the area in preparation for road reconstruction taking place in 2026.

Thank you for your patience throughout our infrastructure upgrades!

A service crew has been working along Cedar Avenue South to replace and connect service lines to the new main and move indoor gas meters outside. Their construction is expected to wrap up by the end of next week.

A few weeks after the completion of construction, a restoration crew will come on site to repair all impacted areas.

Hennepin County has ongoing pedestrian ramp and streetlight construction in the area. It is possible the County’s work will continue past the completion of gas work.

Installation of modern natural gas main along Cedar Avenue South, between East 49 Street and East 52 Street, began on Friday, May 9. We expect the new main to be in place by the end of this week. At that time, a service crew will come on site to connect service lines to the new main and move indoor gas meters outside.

Both directions of traffic on Cedar Avenue South will experience a reduction in lane size while they remain open. The west sidewalk along Cedar Avenue South is closed, with the east remaining accessible. Through traffic is restricted at the intersection of East 52 Street and Cedar Avenue South. A detour is in place, and crews maintain access for residents.

For approximately one month beginning this April, CenterPoint Energy will replace the natural gas infrastructure in the Hale Neighborhood of Minneapolis. Updates regarding the utility crew's location, traffic impacts and other details will be posted here regularly.

Before construction begins, an authorized contractor will be in the area to locate sewer lines in relation to natural gas lines. This is an important safety measure CenterPoint is required to take. It is possible a technician performing this work will need to access your home to locate sewer lines. Ask to see CenterPoint Energy identification before letting anyone in your home.