What is CenterPoint Energy doing?

In 2023, CenterPoint Energy’s authorized contractors replaced natural gas lines on Hennepin Avenue from 26th Street W. to Lake Street W. and on 27th Street W. from Humboldt to Girard Avenues.

From Monday, April 1 into June 2024, the crews will work on Lake Street W. from James to Dupont Avenues S. Michels Corporation will replace a large-diameter natural gas steel main, move inside meters to the outside of homes, and replace or reconnect service lines as needed. Q3 Contracting will restore the areas affected by Michels Corporation’s work outside the limits of Metro Transit’s B Line Project: https://www.metrotransit.org/b-line-project. There will be no assessment or cost associated with our work.

What is the crews’ progress?

• While one crew began at James Avenue S., another began at Hennepin Avenue S. Both are working east and are within the traffic barriers of Thomas & Sons, who is Metro Transit’s contractor.
• To weld pieces of the natural gas steel main, the crews need to open trench the road. We greatly appreciate your patience.
• From Monday, April 1 to Wednesday, April 3 or Thursday, April 4, the intersection of James Avenue S. and Lake Street W. will be closed.
• From Monday, April 1 to Friday, April 5, the crews will keep a lane closure on Lake Street W. between James and Irving Avenues S. and between Hennepin and Girard Avenues S. By Friday, April 12, they plan to extend the lane closure on Lake Street W. from James Avenue S. to Humboldt Avenue S.

How can I contact CenterPoint Energy? 

Check out our website for more details and for updates on the crews’ progress. If you have questions, please contact our Communication Specialist at 612-321-5546 or hannah.gullickson@centerpointenergy.com. We thank you for your patience as we’re upgrading our infrastructure!