UGI Utilities will commence natural gas system upgrades in Stroudsburg starting November 24, 2025, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and reliable energy infrastructure. The project represents significant infrastructure investment in the region and will affect multiple streets throughout the community while offering potential energy conversion benefits for local properties.
The natural gas main replacement work will impact North 5th Street from Wiley Avenue to Oakwood Avenue, Wiley Avenue, Wallace Street from Wiley Avenue to Wizac Avenue, Wizac Avenue between North 5th Street and King Street, Oakwood Avenue, and Spruce Street between Stokes Mill Road and Oakwood Avenue. Construction operations are scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with planned pauses during the Thanksgiving and winter holiday periods from November 26-28, December 24-26, and December 31-January 1.
This infrastructure improvement project carries important implications for both current natural gas customers and potential new users. The system upgrades will enhance service reliability and safety for existing customers while creating opportunities for homes and businesses along the project route to convert to natural gas service. The timing of this investment reflects UGI's strategic approach to infrastructure modernization and energy accessibility expansion in Pennsylvania communities.
Local residents and business owners should anticipate temporary disruptions including lane restrictions, parking limitations, and intermittent natural gas service interruptions during construction hours. UGI will require property access to inspect and relight equipment following service interruptions. The company anticipates completing the underground installation work by April, though weather conditions may affect the timeline. Final paving and restoration activities will follow completion of the main installation work.
For customers considering natural gas conversion, UGI provides contact options through their main communication channels. Additional information about UGI Utilities and their service offerings is available at https://www.ugi.com. The utility serves more than 760,000 customers across its service territory, making this infrastructure investment part of a broader commitment to maintaining and improving energy delivery systems throughout the region.
The Stroudsburg project represents the type of infrastructure modernization necessary for maintaining energy reliability and supporting economic development in growing communities. By replacing aging infrastructure and expanding access to natural gas service, UGI is addressing both current customer needs and future energy demands in the region. Such investments contribute to the overall energy resilience of Pennsylvania's utility systems while providing consumers with additional energy choice options.
