UGI Utilities, Inc. is preparing to initiate a significant infrastructure upgrade project in Emmaus, targeting several key streets for gas main replacement. The project, scheduled to commence on January 14, represents the utility company's ongoing commitment to enhancing service reliability and safety for its customers.
The comprehensive infrastructure improvement will affect multiple streets in the Emmaus area, including West Greenleaf Street, North 7th Street, West Berger Street, Franklin Street, North Street, and 6th Street. Construction activities are planned to occur Monday through Friday, between 7 am and 5 pm, with an anticipated completion date in early May.
Residents and businesses along the project route should anticipate potential disruptions during the construction period. Road closures, detours, and traffic delays are expected, with parking restrictions implemented on the impacted streets. Some natural gas service interruptions are also anticipated, requiring UGI technicians to access properties for equipment inspection and relighting.
Beyond infrastructure maintenance, the project presents an opportunity for local homeowners and businesses to convert to natural gas service. This potential conversion could offer improved energy efficiency and potentially lower utility costs for participants.
The project's timeline remains flexible, with weather and working conditions potentially influencing the completion date. UGI Utilities emphasizes the importance of this infrastructure upgrade in maintaining safe and reliable utility services for the Emmaus community.
As part of a larger utility serving over 760,000 customers, UGI Utilities continues to invest in infrastructure improvements that support community development and energy infrastructure modernization.
