Residents and commuters in the East Harriet and King Field neighborhoods are currently experiencing the sights and sounds of progress, with CenterPoint Energy's crew bustling about. As part of the utility company's commitment to "providing safe and reliable natural gas service," their hands are full, moving inside meters outside and forging connections between service lines and the main gas artery in the street. According to a bulletin released by CenterPoint Energy, work will continue for several more weeks in East Harriet.
While one crew diligently chips away at their task on Colfax Avenue South in the 4000-block area with plans to wrap up by next Wednesday, waiting on the asphalt wings, another is poised to migrate to 36 Street East soon. By no small measure, a third crew is currently making their presence felt on Harriet Avenue South, stretching their efforts from 40th Street East to 36th Street East. At the forefront of these operations, as CenterPoint Energy announced, an extra crew is digging in at the intersection of East 39 Street and Van Nest Avenue.
The ramifications of such intensive work are indeed temporary but tangible, inciting a mild gridlock of detours and delays, a minor tax on timeliness and tranquility. CenterPoint Energy has expressed gratitude for the community's "continued patience" and encourages those curious or concerned to visit their website for in-depth information on the construction's broader impact. The neighborhood can expect to see the resolution in the form of restoration crews, who will arrive post-completion with the mission to replace temporary fixtures and heal the landscape scarred by industry’s necessary hands.
Questions percolating about the work can be directed to the company's Communication Specialist, Una O’Meara, either by email at [email protected] or by giving a ring at 612-542-6198. The anticipation is, once the gas lines are drawn and meters mounted firm, the rhythm of daily life will resume its normal cadence, uninterrupted by the semiformal bustle of service trucks and reflective safety vests.
