UGI Utilities, Inc. is set to initiate a significant gas main replacement project in Emmaus, focusing on improving the utility infrastructure across several critical streets within the community. Starting January 14, the project is anticipated to wrap up by early May, marking a substantial effort to upgrade the gas distribution system in the area. The streets affected include West Greenleaf Street, North 7th Street, West Berger Street, Franklin Street, North Street, and 6th Street, with construction activities planned from Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.
The initiative is expected to bring about temporary inconveniences such as road closures, detours, and traffic delays for residents and businesses located along the project's path. Additionally, UGI Utilities has forewarned of possible interruptions to natural gas service, necessitating property access for inspection and equipment relighting purposes. Despite these short-term challenges, the project underscores UGI's dedication to ensuring the safety and reliability of its utility infrastructure. It also opens up opportunities for some properties to switch to natural gas service, potentially offering long-term advantages to local property owners.
Factors such as weather conditions and working circumstances may influence the project's timeline, introducing a degree of flexibility to the completion schedule. UGI Utilities, serving over 760,000 customers, remains committed to investing in infrastructure enhancements across its service areas. For more information on the project and its impact, visit https://www.ugi.com.
