Leadville
Natural Gas Projects
Overview
We continue to construct a multi-year natural gas project in Leadville and unincorporated Lake County.
The Leadville Natural Gas Project includes replacing, relocating and installing new natural gas lines, replacing service lines that serve individual properties and relocating natural gas meters as needed. This work allows us to continue to provide safe, reliable natural gas service and enhances system resiliency during extreme weather.
Construction updates
Friday, July 26, 2024
Next week, we expect to conduct preconstruction activities and install natural gas line in the following areas:
- Alley between West 4th and West 5th streets, between Pine Street and Harrison Avenue
- Alley between West 6th and West 7th streets, between Pine Street and Harrison Avenue
- Alley between West 7th and West 8th streets, between Pine Street and Harrison Avenue
- West 3rd Street, between Leiter and Pine streets
- West 4th Street, between Leiter and Pine streets
- West 5th Street, between Leiter and Pine streets
Please note expected schedules and the work areas listed above are subject to modification based on field conditions.
We will have single-lane closures on roads and full closures in alleys to accommodate our work. Parking will be restricted, and local traffic will be allowed.
Please alert on site traffic control staff if you need to access a location within a road, sidewalk or alley closure area during construction.
How it affects you
We install natural gas line by open trenching and boring. 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 will work in yards and other areas of customer properties to replace natural gas service lines serving the property. We will contact customers to arrange a date and time to complete this work.
If your natural gas meter is located on the north side of your home or business, we may relocate it to the east, south or west side.
During work you may notice:
- 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 area during construction.
We restore work areas to preconstruction conditions as weather allows. Work areas may be 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 equpiment.
- 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 is expected to continue through 2025.
Construction in 2024 will begin on April 29 and continue through September.
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.
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