Natural Gas Line Upgrades in Seward
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. The following outlines the work we plan to complete this summer in Seward.
Project resources
Minnehaha Ave to River Parkway W
For several months, beginning as early as September 5th, 2025, CenterPoint will be updating the natural gas infrastructure on several streets in Seward Neighborhood.
This project involves some natural gas main replacements but is largely focused on meter moves and service line upgrades. The work zone is illustrated on the following map.
South 9th Street
Beginning as early as end of July 2025, and lasting up to 1 month, CenterPoint will upgrade the natural gas infrastructure along South 9th Street, 22nd Avenue, 24th Avenue, 25th Avenue and part of 27th Avenue.
East 28 Street and 29 Avenue South
For a few weeks beginning in early August, CenterPoint Energy's natural gas infrastructure in Seward will be replaced at the intersection of East 28 Street and 29 Avenue South.
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 of the construction process. Employees of authorized contractors will have CenterPoint Energy identification cards. You are encouraged to ask to see identification before allowing technicians inside your home.
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 material that is convenient for you. 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
Plastic mains reaching the end of their useful life are replaced with modern plastic piping that increases the safety and reliability of CenterPoint's gas distribution.
Plastic main is replaced by boring underneath the side of each road. Please keep in mind that some intersections may not be permanently restored until after the service work is complete. Until then, customers may see temporary backfill such as dirt or gravel.
Service line and meter work
CenterPoint will send a postcard in the mail before the service crew arrives on site. For most properties, the crews remove at least one sidewalk panel in front of the house, excavate a hole by the outside meter, and bore the service line from the sidewalk to the house. A technician will schedule appointments to re-light the gas service on each property. The crew will make appointments with residents to move inside meters outside. Customers with outside meters will be notified prior to the replacement or connection of their service lines to the new main.
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
To sign up for and view updates, please visit CenterPointEnergy.com/Construction and click “Project Sites” and “Minneapolis”. If you have questions, reach out to CenterPoint Energy's Communication Specialist at 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.
