What is the crew’s progress?

This spring, a CenterPoint authorized contractor, Michels Corporation, replaced some of CenterPoint’s natural gas lines in the Armatage Neighborhood along the following streets:

• Upton Avenue S. from 55th to 58th Streets W.
• 58th Street W. from Upton to Xerxes Avenues S.
• 54th Street W. just east of Upton Avenue S.

The crews replaced small-diameter natural gas plastic mains, moved inside meters outside, and replaced and/or reconnected the natural gas service lines to the new mains.

From mid-June into fall 2024, the crews will replace a large-diameter steel main and restore the affected areas on the same streets. There will be no assessment or cost associated with our work.

Correction: We wanted to provide a correction to information provided in our previous update. Although we stated that natural gas work was completed for Project 2 of 3, we should have clarified that some crews were finished with their work in the area. Another crew will begin their work this month and will work into fall. We apologize for any confusion this caused, and we thank you for your understanding. 

What should I expect during this work?

The steel main will be replaced on the same streets as the previous gas work. The crew will start on 58th Street W., heading east from Xerxes Avenue S. to Upton Avenue S. for approximately three weeks. Then they will work on Upton Avenue S., heading north from 58th Street W. to 55th Street W. for a few months. Since the crew needs to open trench the road to weld pieces of the main together, please expect road closures for a few blocks at a time. Traffic will be detoured to one or two blocks over. The crews will work with residents on maintaining access to and from their homes.

Typical impacts during steel main replacement may include noise, dust, and vibrations. The crew anticipates that most if not all their work should take place in the road and not on sidewalks or boulevards. Except for a few homes, which the crews will coordinate with, there will not be any gas interruptions during the steel main replacement.

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 appreciate your patience as we’re upgrading our infrastructure. We wish you a great season!