Update: Nighttime Single Lane Closures on JC-73 Near Buffalo Park Road
February 2, 2023 Update
Daytime asphalt patching will occur on Thursday, February 9.
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February 2, 2023 Update
Gas Line Work at JC-73 / Buffalo Park Road Finishing Soon
Xcel crews have been taking advantage of warm weather and working during the evenings this week to complete new gas service relocations.
Saturday morning of February 4, crews will have to patch asphalt to avoid road damages. This work is critical in advance of cold temperatures and a snowstorm forecast for early next week.
Then on Monday evenings, crews expect to finish the last gas line work. This will be followed up Tuesday, February 7, with final asphalt patching during the daytime. All work is weather dependent.
Daytime work will have Uniformed Traffic Control at the intersection of JC-73 and Buffalo Park Road.
Thank you for your continued patience during this phase of utility work.
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January 30, 2023 Update
Crews will resume gas line relocation and abandonment work beginning Wednesday through Friday, February 1 through 3, 2023.
All work will be conducted at night with one-lane closures controlled by flaggers. Work hours will be from 6:30 p.m. through 5:30 a.m.
Work may extend into next week, commencing Sunday night through Friday night.
Please drive with caution as crews continue to install new gas lines, abandon old gas lines, and complete asphalt repairs.
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January 17, 2023 Update
Xcel crews continue to work on new residential gas line relocations in the vicinity of JC-73 and Buffalo Park Road.
Crews will temporarily shut down during the week of January 17, 2023 for winter snow storm conditions. Work is expected to resume during the week of January 23, 2023.
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January 13, 2023 Update
Xcel Energy's contractors expect to complete new gas line relocations by Monday, January 16.
Crews will then perform evening work Tuesday through Thursday, January 17 through 19, to abandon the old gas lines.
Traffic impacts will involve flagger controlled, single lane closures of JC-73 near Buffalo Park Road from 6:30 p.m. through 5:30 a.m.
Thank you for your continued patience during this event.