What is the crews’ progress?

A crew from Michels Corporation, a CenterPoint Energy authorized contractor, will finish installing a natural gas main under the east sidewalk of Upton Avenue S. between Chestnut Avenue and Laurel Avenue today on Wednesday, August 14. They will remove the “no parking” signs today from this area. At a date to be determined, they will work on the main at the intersection of Upton Avenue S. and Cedar Lake Road.

A crew from Q3 Contracting, a CenterPoint Energy authorized contractor, plans to restore any cuts in the road in Augus tor September. They will restore the affected sidewalks after the service line and meter work is finished.

By Friday, August 16, Michels Corporation plans to have installed a main under the north sidewalk of Laurel Avenue between Upton Avenue S. and Sheridan Avenue S. Early in the week of Monday, August 19, the crew will connect the new main to the existing intersecting main at Laurel Avenue and Sheridan Avenue S. The cuts in the road on Laurel Avenue at Thomas Avenue S. is scheduled to be prepared by Q3 Contracting next week. The crew will continue to maintain traffic at the intersection.

They began installing a main under the east sidewalk of Thomas Avenue S., working from Mount View Avenue to Chestnut Avenue. They anticipate finishing the installation between these streets by August 19.

In the week of Monday, August 26, a crew from Q3 Contracting, a CenterPoint Energy authorized contractor, plans to restore the sidewalk and the pedestrian ramp at Laurel Avenue and Upton Avenue S.

The schedule is subject to change based on weather and the crew’s progress. We appreciate your patience!

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!