Liberty Utilities is planning to replace around 25,000 feet of gas mains within the city of Trenton, beginning later this month.
The new plastic mains will replace steel mains that were installed during the 1950s and 1960s. According to information provided by Liberty Utilities, the plastic mains will lessen the chance of corrosion and damage as well as improve the flow and reliability of natural gas to customers. The project will also improve the system’s mapping capability for safe and quicker accessibility for the natural gas crews.
Most of the work is scheduled west of the railroad tracks between 18th Street on the North and Sixth Street to the south. Work on the east side of the tracks will run north of Ninth Street, beginning just west of Harris Avenue to Highland Street, and then continue south of Ninth Street from Highland Street to Kerfoot Street (see the accompanying map).
As the project progresses, Liberty Utilities crews will need to temporarily interrupt natural gas service and enter properties to turn gas appliances back on after maintenance has been completed. This disconnection process is anticipated to last from three minutes to one hour. Crews will place door hanger cards on customer doors to notify them before this disconnection process takes place.
In some areas, Liberty Utilities crews will also need to potentially excavate within or nearby customer residences. Though not expected, some roads may be closed and traffic re-routed through an alternate area.
The project is anticipated to last through early fall of this year.
As safety is a top priority for the company, for both customers and employees, Liberty will be monitoring the COVID-19 health emergency as this project progresses. Employees and contractors are currently following health and safety procedures.
Persons with questions or needing more information can call Liberty Utilities at 1-800-424-0427.
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