UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement the week of April 24 that will impact the City of Wilkes Barre in Luzerne County.
The natural gas main replacement project will take place on Washington Street from Elm Street to East Chestnut Street and on East Chestnut Street from Washington Street to North Main Street.
Approximately 2,000 feet of non-contemporary gas main will be replaced. The project will also renew gas service lines to 73 customers. UGI will work with individual residents to gain access to their property to complete the service line work.
Construction hours will take place from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. During construction hours, residents will experience, road closures, and traffic delays. Parking also will be restricted in the area during construction hours. Accommodations will be made for school buses and emergency vehicles.
The project is expected to be completed by June 30.
UGI Utilities, Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility company that serves more than 740,000 customers. Additional information about UGI Utilities, Inc. is available at www.ugi.com. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ugiutilities or Twitter: www.twitter.com/ugi_utilities.
# # #