Residents of Minneapolis' Victory Neighborhood can expect to see Michels Corporation crews continuing their work on natural gas lines into the coming weeks. As an authorized contractor for CenterPoint Energy, the workers have been tasked with updating the area's energy infrastructure, replacing old gas mains, and transferring indoor meters to outdoor locations. The streets affected include segments along Xerxes Avenue N., Washburn Avenue N., Vincent Avenue N., Upton Avenue N., and Victory Memorial Drive, as reported by the project update bulletin.
While the work requires extensive effort, the crews are pushing to finish their work by the end of October. Alongside meter relocation, they are also tasked with the replacement and reconnection of respective service lines to the new gas mains. This construction process necessitates the closure of parking on both sides of the specified streets between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, although traffic will not be stopped, aiming to minimize disruption as much as possible.
Those in the neighborhood will, however, need to plan accordingly for parking and possible delays, even as the roads remain open to traffic during the construction period. CenterPoint Energy is keeping residents regularly informed about the progress and changes to the work schedule. For those looking to contact CenterPoint Energy for more information or with specific inquiries, communication can be made through their website or by reaching out to their Communication Specialist Hannah Gullickson at 612-321-5546 or [email protected].
For now, the Michels Corporation crew's presence will be a common sight as they continue to lay the groundwork for a more reliable natural gas service. Local patience seems to be deeply appreciated, as echoed by the words of the project update: "We appreciate your patience as we’re upgrading our infrastructure." Residents and commuters in the Victory Neighborhood are advised to closely follow the updates provided by CenterPoint Energy during this transition and to remain mindful of the necessary temporary changes.
