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Roseburg Public Works Department to begin natural gas pipeline replacements | KPIC

ROSEBURG, Ore. — The Roseburg Public Works Department wants to give a heads up to residents and business owners that natural gas pipeline replacements will begin starting May 30, 2023.

Avista Utilities and its authorized contractor, Michels Corp., will replace aging natural gas mains in the public right-of-way, streets, and alleys. Officials from the department say construction expected to be completed by October 31, 2023.

Most work on arterial roads will take place, Monday through Thursday, overnight from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to minimize traffic impacts.

Roseburg Public Works Department says the project will begin at NW Edenbower Boulevard and NW Broad Street, then continue south on NW Edenbower Boulevard to NW Stewart Parkway. The pipe replacement project will continue on NW Stewart Parkway to Garden Valley Boulevard and then move west on Garden Valley Boulevard to NW New Castle Street.

Pipeline replacement is apart of a 20-year natural gas replacement program, by Avista, that started back in 2012. . The program focuses on replacing Aldyl-A pipe that is 1.25 inches to 4 inches in diameter and was installed before Jan. 1, 1987, or manufactured before January 1985. Replacement is required for natural gas utilities across the country.

The department says that Avista will notify customers in advance if a disruption of natural gas service is necessary.