Holly Hills
Natural Gas Project
Denver and Arapahoe County, CO
March 2025 – summer 2025
Overview
In partnership with the City and County of Denver and Arapahoe County, Xcel Energy will relocate approximately 1,200 feet of natural gas line along Yale Avenue, between Hudson Street/Service Road and Kearney Street. This work will accommodate construction in the area and ensure natural gas system safety.
We are completing our work in advance of Denver and Arapahoe County’s Mile 39: Yale and Holly Underpass Project that will install a pedestrian underpass for High Line Canal Trail west of the intersection of Yale Avenue and Holly Street.
This map is a graphic and may not show exact locations.
Construction updates
Friday, March 28, 2025
During the week of March 31, 2025, crews will work in the following areas:
- Yale Avenue, between northbound I-25 on/off ramps and Vassar Ave/Holly Street
- Lane closure and lane shifts.
- Restricted left turns.
- South sidewalk closure, follow posted detours.
- Natural gas line installation.
- Crews will work on Saturday, April, 5, 2025.
- Yale Avenue, between Jersey and Jasmine streets
- Lane closure and lane shifts.
- Restricted left turns.
- South sidewalk closure, follow posted detours.
- Natural gas line installation.
- Crews will work on Saturday, April, 5, 2025.
Crews will work Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In certain circumstances, crews may work evenings, nights or weekends.
We are completing our work in advance of Denver and Arapahoe County’s Mile 39: Yale and Holly Underpass Project that will install a pedestrian underpass for the High Line Canal Trail west of the intersection of Yale Avenue and Holly Street.
Please follow posted detours and instructions from traffic flaggers. Schedules are subject to change.
How it affects you
During construction, you may notice:
- Marking of utility lines and utility survey holes.
- Road and sidewalk closures.
- Parking restrictions.
- Traffic control.
- Temporary changes to access.
- Construction noise.
Installation will utilize both open trenching and boring construction methods.
- Open trenching involves digging a trench and placing the natural gas line in the trench.
- Boring uses a specialized machine to create an underground pathway through which the natural gas line is pulled or drilled.
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 is anticipated to begin in March 2025 and is expected to continue through summer 2025.
Construction will occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In certain circumstances, we may be required to work evenings or weekends.
Schedules are subject to change.
What you can do
If you have questions or comments, we want to hear from you.
Call us at 303-312-8848 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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