UGI Utilities, Inc. will commence a natural gas main replacement project in East Stroudsburg beginning Wednesday, October 1, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and reliable service infrastructure. The system upgrades represent a significant investment in local energy infrastructure that will benefit both current natural gas customers and potentially expand service availability to new users. This project underscores the importance of proactive utility infrastructure maintenance in ensuring community safety and energy reliability.
The underground work will focus on several key streets including Analomink Street between North Courtland Street and Ransberry Avenue, Crystal Street between Bank Aly and Analomink Street, and Penn Street between South Kistler Street and Fairview Street. Additional work will occur on Fairview Street, Prospect Street between Analomink Street and Normal Street, and Ransberry Avenue between Analomink Street and Normal Street. This comprehensive project addresses aging infrastructure while creating opportunities for energy modernization throughout the community. The timing of the project during fall and winter months reflects UGI's strategic planning to complete major work before peak heating season demands.
Construction operations are scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with completion of the new natural gas main installation expected by mid-February, though weather conditions may affect the timeline. Residents and business owners should anticipate temporary disruptions including road closures, detours, and parking restrictions during construction hours. The project will require some temporary interruptions to natural gas service, necessitating UGI technicians to access properties for equipment inspection and relighting procedures. Final paving and restoration work will follow completion of the main installation phase, ensuring minimal long-term impact on local infrastructure.
The infrastructure improvements offer a unique opportunity for homes and businesses along the project route to convert to natural gas service, potentially providing cost savings and energy efficiency benefits compared to alternative fuel sources. The upgrades will enhance system resilience and capacity, benefiting both existing customers and potential new users considering energy conversion options. UGI Utilities, which serves more than 760,000 customers across its service territory, maintains comprehensive information about its services and operations available at https://www.ugi.com. This investment in local energy infrastructure demonstrates how utility modernization projects can simultaneously address aging systems while creating pathways for community energy advancement and economic benefits through improved efficiency and service reliability.
