MINNEAPOLIS - March 26, 2015 --CenterPoint Energy and crews from MN Limited, LLC will be systematically replacing natural gas distribution pipeline in downtown Minneapolis during normal working hours beginning Monday, March 30. Drivers should follow all construction advisories and detour routes. CenterPoint Energy will contact customers whose gas service may be affected to schedule the necessary construction work on their property.

The construction will occur in the following locations:
• March 30 to April 6
o The corner of 2nd Avenue N., from 2nd Street N. to 1st Street N. will be closed for two weeks. Please follow the posted detour.
o The intersection of southbound Hennepin Avenue and 1st Street N. will be closed from Monday, March 30th to Monday, April 6th. Traffic will be detoured to 1st Street N. and 1st Street S.
• April 6 to April 12
o Northbound Hennepin Avenue and 1st Street S. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes on northbound Hennepin Avenue.

• April 6 to April 20
o 3rd Avenue N., from Washington Avenue N. to 1st Street N. and 2nd street N., from 3rd Avenue N. to 1st Avenue N. The northbound parking lane on 3rd Avenue N. will be affected during construction.


To keep customers and the general public informed about the status of these projects and detour routes, CenterPoint Energy established a Construction Zone website with the latest updates on projects in and around surrounding communities. The public is invited to sign up to receive construction updates and traffic alerts on specific projects by text and/or email.

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