If you're a resident or traveler through the Kenwood neighborhood, brace yourself for another round of construction work courtesy of CenterPoint Energy. The company, which prioritizes safe and reliable natural gas service, is slated to upgrade its infrastructure starting the week of May 26. This latest project involves installing a modern gas main under the south sidewalk of West 24th Street and the east sidewalk of Russell Avenue South.
For locals, it means navigating detours and limited street parking for an expected duration of about two weeks. The operations will necessitate a road closure on West 24th Street and Russell Avenue South, with a rerouting scheme for both vehicular and bike traffic. Though one sidewalk may be closed during the construction, pedestrian access won't be entirely cut off—"one sidewalk may be closed while the other remains open," according to an update by the CenterPoint Energy website.
This isn't the first time Kenwood has felt the pulse of construction this spring. CenterPoint Energy wrapped up main construction on Sheridan Avenue South only last week. And they aren't done there—crews are expected to make a return in the following weeks to replace and connect service lines to the new main, as well as to relocate meters to the building's exterior.
For those who are curious or need more information during this infrastructural facelift, CenterPoint Energy is encouraging community members to visit their website or reach out directly. Questions can be fielded to their Communication Specialist, Una O'Meara, at [email protected] or by calling 612-542-6198. The update concluded with a note of thanks from CenterPoint Energy for the public's patience, emphasizing, "We value the privilege of having you as a customer."
