28th Street and Baseline Road
Natural Gas Project
Boulder, CO
December 2024 – Winter 2025
Overview
We will remove an underground natural gas valve vault and install new natural gas line to bypass the vault along Baseline Road, beneath the 28th Street overpass, in Boulder, Colorado. This work allows us to continue to provide safe, reliable natural gas service and enhances system resiliency during extreme weather.
Construction update
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024
Construction of the 28th Street and Baseline Road Natural Gas Project will begin as early as Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
During the week of Dec. 1, 2024, crews will work in the following area:
- Baseline Road, between 27th Way and 29th Street
- Eastbound Baseline Road single lane closure.
- Sidewalk closure.
- Underground utility location activities.
- Natural gas line installation.
- Roadway excavation.
Crews will work Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. In certain circumstances, crews may work days or weekends.
Please follow posted detours and instructions from traffic flaggers. Schedules are subject to change.
How it affects you
During work, you may notice:
- Marking of utility lines and utility survey holes.
- Road and sidewalk closures.
- Traffic control.
- Temporary changes to access.
- Construction noise.
We install natural gas line by open trenching which involves digging a trench and placing the natural gas line in the trench.
We are committed to maintaining a safe working environment in your community. For your safety and the safety of our crews, remember these tips:
- Watch for construction crews and equipment.
- Do not enter construction areas.
- Obey signage and directions from crews.
- Reduce speeds while traveling.
- Observe parking restrictions.
- Remain flexible as work progresses and work areas change.
We’ll restore work areas to preconstruction conditions as weather allows. Work areas may be left temporarily restored after construction until we can complete final restoration.
Schedule
Construction will start in December 2024 and is expected to continue through winter 2025.
We anticipate construction activities will occur primarily during nighttime hours Sunday through Thursday, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Schedules are subject to change.
What you can do
If you have questions or comments, we want to hear from you.
Call us at 303-312-8874 or email [email protected] to learn more.
Safety
Public safety is at the foundation of all we do. The safety of the public around our natural gas system influences every decision we make.
If you ever suspect a natural gas leak, leave your home or business immediately. Once you are safely away, call 911, then Xcel Energy at 800-895-2999.
For more information on our commitment to safety, please visit our Public Safety page.
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