Norwich Public Utilities and private crews are continuing work to replace gas lines throughout the city. Over the last few years, NPU has been awarded two grants totaling $20.9 million to replace the “aging and leak-prone” lines with more than 9 miles of new lines, constructed from high-density polyethylene, an NPU release said. That project includes installing new mains and services and repaving roads. The first phase of the work began in October 2024, with pipeline replacement along Asylum Street, from Grant Court to West Main Street, where NPU is now tying in service lines. When that work is complete, the road will be resurfaced, NPU said. Older natural gas pipes, NPU said, are more likely to cause safety issues if they break, and are more likely to leak methane into the air. “These improvements will make our natural gas system safer while reducing leaks that can impact air quality in our community,” Riley said. “These investments will pay benefits for years to come.”
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