San Franciscans navigating the streets of 24th Street E. have been watching progress as CenterPoint Energy and their contractors steadily upgrade the neighborhood's natural gas infrastructure. According to CenterPoint Energy - Minnesota, Michels Corporation, an authorized CenterPoint Energy company, is on track to wrap up the gas main installment by mid-July.

The ongoing project has been moving progressively through its phases, with a team currently installing a new natural gas main under the north sidewalk stretching from Chicago Avenue to Oakland Avenue. By next week, they plan to boldly continue their path under the north sidewalk extending between Oakland Avenue and 5th Avenue S., marking the concluding stage of this installation, as per CenterPoint Energy - Minnesota. In parallel, another crew has been tasked with transferring inside meters to the outside and linking service lines to this new main, with an expected July completion.

As the work unfolds, pedestrians will find the north sidewalk off-limits, though the south sidewalk remains open for foot traffic. Parking is suspended on the north side of 24th Street E. Post-completion, backfilling efforts will commence to close up the excavations, with temporary surfaces being laid down until more permanent solutions come into play.

Residents seeking further details or wishing to monitor the work's progression can find updates on the project’s web page. As detailed by CenterPoint Energy - Minnesota, for direct inquiries or concerns, CenterPoint Energy has provided a hotline at 612-321-5546 and an email point of contact via [email protected].