Elizabethtown Gas Initiates Pipeline Replacement and Upgrade Project in Clark

Elizabethtown Gas has launched a comprehensive natural gas pipeline replacement project across designated residential streets in Clark Township to enhance system safety, modernize infrastructure, and improve service reliability. Construction crews are replacing aging gas mains with modern durable plastic piping and relocating gas meters to outdoor building exteriors.

Work teams are replacing street mains and property service lines across multiple neighborhood corridors, including Briarheath Lane, Brookside Terrace, Deerwood Drive, Grove Street, Hawthorne Drive, Laurel Lane, Locust Grove Drive, Oak Ridge Road, Orchard Terrace, Wheatfield Road, William Street, Willow Way, and Woodland Road. Union County Life verified that relocating meters outdoors improves emergency shutoff access for first responders and simplifies routine maintenance checks.

Utility contractors are utilizing trenching methods designed to minimize property lawn disruptions and preserve neighborhood driveway access. Temporary asphalt patching will cover street and sidewalk excavations during active construction before permanent repaving and grass restoration take place within sixty to ninety days.

Technicians will temporarily disconnect gas service to complete outdoor meter connections, with technicians re-establishing service and re-lighting appliance pilot lights within eight hours on installation days. Police traffic details will guide local motorists safely around active construction equipment and single-lane merges.

Clark residents with questions regarding project schedules, property access, or service reconnections can contact the Elizabethtown Gas hotline at eight six six seven six seven five five five eight or visit elizabethtowngas.com/neighborhood.

FAQ

Q: Why is Elizabethtown Gas replacing pipelines and relocating meters in Clark? A: Upgrading mains with modern plastic piping and moving meters outdoors enhances system safety, improves emergency shutoff access, and reduces long-term maintenance needs.

Q: Will my natural gas service be interrupted during the Clark pipeline project? A: Service will be paused briefly on the day your individual service line is connected, with technicians restoring service and relighting pilot lights within eight hours.

Q: How long will it take to repair sidewalks and lawns disturbed by pipeline construction? A: Crews apply temporary asphalt patching during active construction, followed by final sidewalk paving and lawn restoration within 60 to 90 days.