Natural Gas Line Upgrades in Brooklyn Center
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.
Project Resources
Overview
Mississippi River Crossing
Starting around April 23, 2026, CenterPoint Energy and authorized contractors will upgrade the steel natural gas infrastructure. Crews will work from north to south and this work may last until late Summer 2026.
No service line or meter work will be completed.
Traffic impacts:
- Beginning early July, for about 2 weeks, one southbound lane on County Road 1 / East River Road will be closed near the work area - from the intersection at Georgetown On The River Apartment Homes to I-694 W entrance.
- Beginning around July 23, and lasting up to 2 weeks, a full road closure on south and north bound lanes on County Road 1 / East River Road will occur near the work area - from the intersection at Georgetown On The River Apartment Homes to I-694 W entrance. I-694W on ramp entrance will remain open. Detours will be in place.
- The Mississippi River Regional Trail is closed near the work area until project completion-- closures are in place at the I-694 underpass. Signs have been posted in these areas.
May 7, 2026 Mail Update:
Due to active work in the area, USPS is temporarily unable to deliver mail within the construction zone. Residents can pick up their mail at the Brooklyn Center Post Office. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
May 15, 2026 Mail Update:
Due to active work in the area, USPS is temporarily unable to deliver mail within the construction zone. Starting 5/18, for homes impacted on Willow Ln, temporary mailboxes will be in place in the median at 66th Ave N & Willow Ln. Starting 5/26, homes on Riverwood Ln will have temporary mailboxes added. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
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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 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 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
To increase the safety and reliability of CenterPoint's gas distribution, natural gas mains are replaced with modern piping. Main is replaced by either boring underneath one side of the road or trenching in the road. Please keep in mind that some intersections may not be permanently restored until after the work is complete. Until then, customers may see temporary backfill such as dirt or gravel.
Restoration
The final step in an infrastructure project is to restore the areas that may have been impacted by construction. Restoration is typically on site for a few weeks after the completion of other construction activities. Until then, temporary restoration is done by the utility crews. For more details visit the Restoration Practices page.
Traffic impacts
Crews will work with owners on maintaining access to and from their property. Additional traffic impacts and road closures will be communicated as they are in place.
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.
