This week PG & E is making updates to the natural gas system, information released includes what areas and where traffic will be affected

PG&E kicked off a gas safety project in Eureka this week. PG & E spokesperson Megan McFarland just sent out information with details.

Beginning the week of January 26, PG&E will be making updates to our natural gas system in the Eureka area. This important safety work includes installing and replacing gas distribution pipelines and service equipment and will enhance natural gas safety and reliability for customers in the Eureka community.

PG&E’s work will take place between West 15th Street and West Buhne Street, along Spring Street , Union Street, California Street, West Wabash Avenue, West Hawthorne Street, Summer Street, Pine Street, W Sonoma Street, W Church Street, Albee Street, West Buhne Street, Fairfield Street and West Del Norte Street. 

We expect most work to take place between 7:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. During the day, customers may observe PG&E employees and contractors in the area performing work with equipment such as bucket trucks and diggers. PG&E’s work will not impact the community’s gas service. Weather and other factors that affect safe working conditions may change our schedule.

As a part of this project, customers may notice markings on the ground to ensure safe digging. Prior to any digging, underground utilities will spray paint markings or insert flag markers on the ground to represent the location of their lines underground so we can safely avoid them during our work.

If the work impacts local traffic patterns, PG&E will post “No Parking” signs at least 72 hours before we begin our work. Crews will route traffic around work areas if needed.

Residents and businesses that may be impacted by this work have received letters detailing the project.