Leadville
Natural Gas Project
Overview
The Leadville Natural Gas Project included replacing, relocating and installing new natural gas lines, replaced service lines that serve individual properties and relocated natural gas meters as needed in Leadville and unincorporated Lake County. This work allows us to continue to provide safe, reliable natural gas service and enhances system resiliency during extreme weather.
This map is a graphic and may not show exact locations.
Construction updates
Friday, October 24, 2025
Crews have completed construction and restoration of the Leadville Natural Gas Project.
We will return to complete final restoration in spring 2026.
It was our pleasure to work in Leadville and unincorporated Lake County, and we thank you for your patience and cooperation while we completed this project.
How it affects you
We installed natural gas line by open trenching and boring. Open trenching involved digging a trench and placing the natural gas line in the trench. Boring used a specialized machine to create an underground pathway through which the natural gas line was pulled or drilled.
We worked in yards and other areas of customer properties to replace natural gas service lines serving the property. We contacted customers to arrange a date and time to complete this work.
If your natural gas meter was located on the north side of your home or business, we may have relocated it to the east, south or west side.
During work you may have noticed:
- Marking of utility lines and utility survey holes.
- Road, sidewalk and alley closures.
- Traffic control.
- Parking restrictions.
- Construction noise.
- Temporary changes to access.
Please alert on site traffic control staff if you need access to a location within a road, sidewalk or alley closure during construction.
We restored work areas to preconstruction conditions as weather allowed. Work areas may have been left temporarily restored after construction until we can complete final restoration.
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.
Schedule
Construction began in 2019 and concluded in October 2025.
We will return to complete final restoration in spring 2026.
Schedules are subject to change.
What you can do
If you have questions or comments, we want to hear from you:
- Information Line 833-359-0105
- Email [email protected]
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 additional information on our commitment to safety, please visit our Public Safety page.
To learn more about Xcel Energy’s Wildfire Preparedness, click here.
Document library
Contact Us
Have a question or want to provide feedback?
Call 833-359-0105
Email [email protected]
Fill out the comment form above
