Natural Gas Line Upgrades in Plymouth
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 year in Plymouth.
Project resources
Overview
CenterPoint Energy will upgrade and relocate our natural gas infrastructure multiple locations within Plymouth.
County Rd 73 & Sunset Trail
Beginning as early as October 20th, and lasting up to 4 weeks, CenterPoint will upgrade the natural gas infrastructure along County Rd 73 and Sunset Trail.
S Shore Dr. & 10th Ave N
Beginning as early as October 13th, and lasting up to 3 weeks, CenterPoint will upgrade the natural gas infrastructure along S Shore Dr and 10th Ave N.
Fountain Ln N & Everest Ln N
Beginning in early October, and lasting up to 2 months, CenterPoint will upgrade the natural gas infrastructure along Fountain Ln N, Everest Ln N, Garland Ln N, and 25th Ave N.
Chankahda Trl
Beginning as early as September 29th, and lasting up to a month, CenterPoint will upgrade the natural gas infrastructure along Chankahda Trl from Dallas Ln N east to Northwest Blvd.
HWY 55
Beginning as early as September 1st, CenterPoint Energy will be replacing gas main on the Highway 55 Frontage Rd near South Shore Dr. This work could take up to a month to complete.
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Frick's Garden
The construction zone within the Frick's Garden Neighborhood is illustrated on the map below. This work is related to street reconstruction being done by The City of Plymouth. To learn more about The City's project click
here.
36th Avenue North
Natural gas line construction on 36 Avenue North is also related to work being done by The City of Plymouth. For information about The City's work, click
here. The construction zone is shown on the map below.
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
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 Energy will send a postcard in the mail before the service crew comes on site. A technician will schedule appointments for relighting gas service to each property.
One natural gas crew typically completes one block per week. 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.
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.
Visit the 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.
