UGI Utilities, Inc. has embarked on a significant gas main replacement initiative in Emmaus, focusing on several critical streets to upgrade the local infrastructure and ensure more reliable service. The project, which is set to run until early August, will primarily affect Minor Street, Seventh Street, Furnace Street, and Palencar Street. Work will be conducted from Monday to Friday, between 7 am and 5 pm, potentially causing traffic disruptions and necessitating road closures and detours in the area.
This infrastructure upgrade not only aims to replace aging gas mains but also offers an opportunity for residents and businesses along the project's path to switch to natural gas. UGI Utilities is committed to enhancing the safety and reliability of its services, though customers should prepare for possible service interruptions. The company will require access to properties for equipment inspection and relighting purposes as part of the project.
The completion timeline for the project could be adjusted depending on weather conditions and the progress of the ongoing work. UGI Utilities, serving a vast customer base of over 760,000, views this project as a critical step in its efforts to modernize and maintain its natural gas distribution network. Specific sections of Minor Street between Seventh Street and South 5th Street, Seventh Street between Furnace Street and Minor Street, Furnace Street between Seventh Street and John Street, and Palencar Street between Furnace Street and Iron Street will be the focus of the replacement work.
For more information on the project and its implications for the community, visit https://www.ugi.com. This initiative underscores UGI Utilities' dedication to infrastructure improvement and customer service excellence in the Emmaus area and beyond.
