Attention, Minneapolis residents—the streets of Victory Neighborhood are slated for some major utility work as CenterPoint Energy has announced they will be upgrading the natural gas infrastructure starting August 12. Locations affected include segments of Xerxes Avenue N, Washburn Avenue N, Vincent Avenue N, Upton Avenue N, and Victory Memorial Drive—so expect some disruption during your daily commute or if you're living in those areas, as reported by CenterPoint Energy, Minnesota.
The project will involve several phases, with contractors first boring a new main line beneath the sidewalks, then either replacing service lines or reconnecting them to the new main, the details of this project, including the method of service line replacement and the specifics of gas meter relocation, were originally shared by the official update from CenterPoint Energy.
For those wondering about the sort of inconvenience this may cause, you'll be looking at road and sidewalk closures primarily affecting parking availability—it's a small price to pay for safer and more efficient energy services so plan your routes and parking strategies accordingly. While exact timings have not been revealed, roads mentioned for closure include stretches of Xerxes Avenue N, Washburn Avenue N, and Vincent Avenue N, according to CenterPoint Energy.
As for staying in the know, CenterPoint Energy encourages those impacted to check out updates on their website and has provided a Communication Specialist's contact for your questions, should you need a direct line to the utility company during this period of temporary upheaval in the Victory Neighborhood. Their specialist, is reachable at 612-321-5546 or through the email [email protected].
