​​​​​​​Natural Gas Infrastructure Upgrades in Fridley - Project Updates

6/4/2025

Installation of large diameter pipe continues on the north end of the project zone. This work is part of a larger effort to upgrade CenterPoint’s transmission piping in several areas.


Initial drilling under Rice Creek has begun. The crew will drill deep into the ground, underneath the creek and thread the large diameter pipe through the hole they create.


The closure of Rice Creek West Regional Trail is in place and will remain for the weeks to come.

5/21/2025

The crew continues to install modern pipe along CenterPoint’s easement in Fridley. Beginning next week, the week of Monday, May 26, the Rice Creek West Regional Trail will be closed. We expect this closure to last for a few weeks.

Natural gas construction updates

For a few months beginning May, 2025, CenterPoint Energy will upgrade natural gas transmission pipe within CenterPoint's easement in Fridley. 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.