Woodbury Pipeline Project To Disrupt Traffic, Driveway Access

WOODBURY, MN — Xcel Energy and the city of Woodbury have announced details regarding its project to replace about 2.5 miles of natural gas pipeline along Valley Creek Road between Interstate 494 and Colby Lake Drive. Residents should expect periodic, temporary lane and intersection closures along Valley Creek Road throughout the project.

Local businesses and homeowners will maintain complete access to their property during construction. However, workers may need to temporarily close driveway access to install pipe underground.

Xcel Energy will coordinate access with residents and businesses prior to these closures. Crews will post detour signs.

Anticipated timeline:

Late April

• Pre-construction preparation

Early May

• Construction begins
• Lane closures begin

Fall

• Cleanup

Late Fall

• Pipeline service begins

City officials said the Colby Lake natural gas pipeline project "will provide safe, reliable service to Xcel Energy customers" in Woodbury. "This modernization project supports other infrastructure improvements in the area."

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