Project Status - Minneapolis - Hiawatha Crossing



12/16/2019

This week, crews from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, will finish the project’s natural gas work.

Crews from Q3 Contracting, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, are continuing to temporarily restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s construction. They anticipate finishing temporary restoration this month. Any areas that receive temporary restoration in 2019 will receive permanent restoration in 2020. For examples of temporary and permanent restoration, please see our restoration web page



12/5/2019

Natural gas main installation
  • Crews from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, will continue the natural gas work into the week of December 16.
  • The crews are continuing to replace natural gas main on Franklin Avenue E. between 16th and 17th Avenues S., maintaining two-way traffic. This area is anticipated to be paved early in the week of December 9 and opened by the end of the week of December 9.
  • Within the weeks of December 9 and 16, the crews will replace main on 17th Avenue S. north of Franklin Avenue E.
Restoration
  • Crews from Q3 Contracting, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, will pave 17th Avenue S. between 22nd and 24th Streets E. within either the week of December 2 or 9.
  • The crews are continuing to restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s construction. Any areas that receive temporary restoration in 2019 will receive permanent restoration in 2020. For examples of temporary and permanent restoration, please see our restoration web page.



11/18/2019

  • In the week of November 11, crews from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, opened 16th Avenue S. and 22nd Street E.
  • On Franklin Avenue E. from 16th to 17th Avenues S., the crews are maintaining two-way traffic. They anticipate working on Franklin Avenue E. for the next couple of weeks.
  • The remaining natural gas main work is anticipated to last into the first week of December. 

  • Crews from Q3 Contracting, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, have been restoring the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s work. Due to weather, any areas that receive temporary restoration will receive permanent in 2020. For examples of temporary and permanent restoration, please visit our restoration web page



10/4/2019

  • From October 9 to approximately October 11, crews from Michels Corporation, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, anticipate replacing one of the two natural gas mains on 16th Avenue S. from 22nd Street E. to Franklin Avenue E. During this time, the crews will work along the west side of 16th Avenue S. with parking available on the opposite side.
  • For approximately one week beginning in the week of October 14, the crews anticipate replacing the second of the natural gas mains on 16th Avenue S. from 22nd Street E. to Franklin Avenue E. During this same week, they also anticipate replacing natural gas main on 22nd Street E. from 17th to 16th Avenues S. During these weeks, the crews will fully close these streets. Detour signs will be on site. 




9/20/2019

Where, when, and why is CenterPoint Energy performing construction?

From early October to late November 2019, crews from CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, will be replacing natural gas mains along the following streets in Minneapolis:
 
  • 17th Avenue S. north of Franklin Avenue E. and south of 22nd Street E.
  • 16th Avenue S. between 18th and 22nd Streets E.
  • Franklin Avenue E. between 15th Avenue S. and Hiawatha Avenue
  • 22nd Street E. between 16th Avenue S. and Hiawatha

What are the estimated traffic impacts?

  • Residents and local businesses will have access to their properties.
  • Construction will occur in segments along the construction route, rather than all at once. In some areas, full road closures are expected for a limited time. Lane or road restrictions are anticipated in areas where active construction is occurring and are necessary to keep both the public and construction personnel safe.

  • CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractor, Q3 Contracting, will restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s construction—typically the boulevard, lawn, sidewalk and road.

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.

Updates will be posted on this Project Status page. For any questions, you can contact one of the following resources:

Communications Specialist
  • Hannah Gullickson – 612-321-5546
Information Hotline
Restoration Questions

Please reference the project name or number 87525753 when calling. We appreciate your business and look forward to continuing to serve you. Thank you very much.