Crews from Michels Corporation, a CenterPoint Energy authorized contractor, are continuing to replace CenterPoint Energy’s natural gas infrastructure along Lake Street. Below is a list of the streets and their anticipated timelines for work:

West end of project

• Lake Street W. between James Avenue S. and Dupont Avenue S.: One type of natural gas main is expected to be installed and activated with natural gas by Friday, May 31. Any further lane closures may be due to Metro Transit’s B-Line Project.
• James Avenue S. about 60 feet south of Lake Street W.: This closure is expected to open by Saturday, June 1.
• Hennepin Avenue about 60 feet north of Lake Street W.: The crews plan to close a lane while keeping two-way traffic open in early June.
• Fremont Avenue S. about 60 feet north of Lake Street W.: The crews plan to close a lane while keeping two-way traffic open in early June.
• Emerson Avenue S. about 60 feet south of Lake Street W.: This closure is expected to open by Friday, May 31.
• Dupont Avenue S. about 60 feet south of Lake Street W.: This closure is expected to last from Wednesday, June 3 to Friday, June 14.  

East end of project

• Lake Street between Colfax Avenue and Stevens Avenue: The crews are continuing to move inside meters outside and replace some service lines. They are currently working between Colfax Avenue S. and Stevens Avenue S. and expect to keep working here into mid-June. Until Friday, June 7, they will continue working on the south side of Lake Street.
• During this time, a lane will be closed on the south side of Lake Street. Traffic will remain open in each direction, with one lane heading west and another heading east. From Friday, June 7 into mid-June, the lane shift will change to the north side of Lake Street.

Access to businesses

Although some sidewalk panels will be removed while the replacements are happening, businesses will remain open to pedestrians. Pedestrians not accessing businesses on the side where work is happening are encouraged to walk on the opposite sidewalk. When the replacements are done but the permanent restoration hasn’t happened yet, the crews will put backfill such as gravel on the sidewalk excavations.

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. Thank you very much for the patience and safe practices of all the residents while we complete our work!