UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin replacing a natural gas service line on East Main Street in Nanticoke on Tuesday, September 23, as part of the company's ongoing infrastructure improvement program. The work at 71-73 East Main Street is scheduled to last two days, with operations running from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
During the service line replacement project, seven customer meters will be relocated from interior to exterior locations, requiring temporary interruptions to natural gas service. UGI technicians will need access to affected properties to inspect and relight equipment following the completion of work. The utility company emphasizes that these upgrades are essential for maintaining safe and reliable service delivery to the community.
UGI is implementing measures to minimize disruption to the area's recent beautification project. Crews will cut smaller holes in pavement to access existing service lines and install new infrastructure, followed by temporary restoration immediately after underground work completion. Final restoration will occur later using specialized techniques to create seamless bonds between new and existing asphalt surfaces.
The service line replacement represents UGI's continued investment in infrastructure modernization across its service territory. As detailed on their official website https://www.ugi.com, UGI Utilities serves more than 760,000 natural gas and electric customers, making such infrastructure improvements critical for maintaining service reliability and safety standards. These systematic upgrades help prevent potential service disruptions and ensure compliance with evolving safety regulations governing natural gas distribution systems.
Local residents and businesses affected by the project should prepare for the scheduled service interruption and coordinate access with UGI representatives as needed. The company's approach balances necessary infrastructure improvements with minimal community impact, particularly regarding recent municipal beautification efforts along East Main Street.
