Fridley residents and visitors should gear up for a four-week detour as road closures kick in on Mississippi Street NE, starting from Ashton Avenue and stretching to 2nd Street NE. This closure, commencing on September 12, is for a good cause: the replacement of the neighborhood's aging natural gas main. According to an update from CenterPoint Energy, the Michels Corporation has been tapped for the task—a name that folks around here might recognize as a CenterPoint Energy authorized contractor. These upgrades are positioned as a solid investment in the local infrastructure, boasting of new pipes more resistant to the usual decay and wear.
The company has communicated that no natural gas interruptions should disrupt daily routines during work. However, residents can expect the typical inconveniences of a construction site—"noise, dust, and vibrations"—as the crew gets their hands dirty trenching the roadway to weld those new, sturdier pieces of the gas main together, as per CenterPoint Energy. For those irritating days when the construction cacophony becomes too much, detour signs shall guide the traffic to the peaceful alternative routes via East River Road, Osborne Road, and University Avenue.
For those with a yen to keep abreast of the project's progress or any questions that might weigh on your minds, CenterPoint Energy offers a lifeline. Reach out to their Communication Specialist, Hannah Gullickson, at 612-321-5546 or throw an email her way at [email protected]. They've extended an invitation to check out regular updates on their website and expressed their gratitude for the community's patience—as penned in their public announcement—“We appreciate your patience as we’re upgrading our infrastructure. We wish you a great season!”
