Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania : Pipeline Upgrade Projects to Begin in Washington County

Customers in Washington County will soon benefit from Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania's pipeline replacement projects that will ensure the safe delivery, reliable, and efficient natural gas to them for years to come.

Starting this month, Columbia Gas will begin work on pipeline upgrade projects affecting customers in the following communities:

Charleroi Borough

• Benefiting streets: Crest Alley, Crest Avenue, Gar Street, 11th Street, 9th Street, 8th Street, Meadow Avenue, 6th Street, 5th Street, 4th Street, 3rd Street, Second Street
• Traffic impact: possible temporary lane closures during working hours
• Replacing: approximately 6,226 feet of underground pipe
• Work will take place: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekend work possible
• Work is expected to last: through May, weather permitting

Allenport Borough

• Benefiting streets: Lynn Street, Main Street, White Alley, Underwood Street, Grant Street, Furlong Avenue, River Street, May Street, Duncan Street, Watson Lane, Libby Lane, Cowen Street, Hamilton Avenue, Elm Avenue, Jefferson Street, Short Street, Franklin Street, Railroad Street, Bow Street, Chestnut Street, Pine Street, Maple Street, Walnut Street, Elm Street, SR 88
• Traffic impact: temporary lane closures during working hours
• Servicing: approximately 9,290 feet of underground pipe
• Work will take place: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with weekend work possible

Donora Borough

• Benefiting streets: Chestnut Street, Ida Avenue, Bertha Avenue, Modisette Avenue, Pine Alley
• Traffic impact: possible temporary lane closures during working hours
• Replacing: approximately 2,364 feet of underground pipe
• Work will take place: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with weekend work possible

The construction work may require a temporary interruption of natural gas service for individual customers, while their service is transferred to the new pipe. Columbia Gas will personally contact these customers prior to shutting off service and to schedule service restoration. Customers with indoor meters will also have their meters relocated to the outside of the premises. This work will be completed at no additional cost to the customer.

All company and contract employees carry photo ID badges identifying them as Columbia Gas employees or contractors. Customers are encouraged to ask for ID before allowing anyone into their home, or they can call 1-888-460-4332 for Columbia Gas employee verification.

Motorists traveling through Columbia Gas work zones should exercise caution and be prepared for slowed or temporarily stopped traffic during working hours. Motorists should keep a safe distance between vehicles, reduce speed in work zones, and obey flaggers and all posted signs, including detours and parking restrictions.

Information on Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania's commitment to safety, including the importance of calling 811 before you dig, home and appliance safety, and steps to take if you smell natural gas can be found here.

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