Fridley residents and commuters, gear up for some changes in your driving patterns starting next week. CenterPoint Energy and its crew from Michels Corporation are rolling out the next phase of the natural gas line replacements in this north metro neighborhood. According to the latest project update, the stretch of Ashton Avenue NE from 64th to 62nd Way NE will be shut down to general traffic as crews work to lay down the new infrastructure.
In the week starting Monday, September 30, the current closure on Mississippi Street NE is expected to wrap up as the company finalizes its work from Ashton Avenue NE to 2nd Street NE. “They anticipate their replacement and closure on Mississippi Street NE from Ashton Avenue NE to 2nd Street NE to end in the week of Monday, September 30,” reported the notice. Immediately following this, the project will shift south with a focus on Ashton Avenue NE. During the four-week duration, residents should brace for block-by-block road closures, although school buses will be granted passage.
Those needing further information or having pressing inquiries can reach out to CenterPoint Energy’s Communication Specialist. Contact details have been made available on the company’s official website here. Queries can be directed to Hannah Gullickson via phone at 612-321-5546 or through email at [email protected]. CenterPoint Energy has voiced its appreciation for local patience as the company tends to significant infrastructural upgrades.
The disruptions brought on by this essential work may test the mettle of daily routines, but the promise is one of improved utility delivery and service resiliency. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and seek alternative routes where possible, keeping an eye out for signs that will direct the flow of traffic.
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