UGI Utilities, Inc. is set to launch significant infrastructure improvements in Bethlehem, with two coordinated gas main replacement projects scheduled to begin in early April. These strategic upgrades aim to enhance public safety, improve utility reliability, and modernize the city's natural gas infrastructure.
The first project will focus on Seneca Street and South Bergan Street, with construction expected to conclude by late April. The second project will target East 3rd Street, South New Street, Columbia Street, and Adams Street, with anticipated completion by mid-May. These upgrades represent a critical investment in municipal infrastructure maintenance and public utility services.
Residents and businesses in the affected areas should anticipate substantial disruptions during construction. Road closures, traffic delays, and parking restrictions will be implemented from Monday through Friday, between 7 am and 5 pm. Construction teams will require property access to inspect and relight equipment, potentially causing temporary natural gas service interruptions.
The infrastructure improvements offer an additional benefit to local property owners: the opportunity to convert to natural gas service. This conversion could provide more efficient and potentially cost-effective energy solutions for homes and businesses along the project routes.
While specific construction timelines are planned, UGI acknowledges that weather conditions and unforeseen working challenges may impact project completion dates. The utility company remains committed to minimizing community disruption while executing these essential infrastructure upgrades.
These systematic infrastructure replacements underscore the ongoing need for municipal utility maintenance and the importance of proactively addressing aging infrastructure. By investing in these upgrades, UGI Utilities demonstrates its commitment to providing safe, reliable energy services to the Bethlehem community.
