$1.7 Million Eversource Project Underway In Naugatuck

NAUGATUCK, CT — Eversource announced that work will commence on a $1.7 million upgrade to the natural gas distribution system in Naugatuck.

The project includes replacing approximately one mile of existing cast iron and bare steel gas main with newer plastic pipe – which is safer, more durable, and better able to handle fluctuations in underground temperatures.

“These investments allow us to further modernize the gas distribution system, minimizing repairs and any service interruptions,” said Eversource President of Gas Operations Bill Akley. “Proactively upgrading the system helps to ensure our customers in Connecticut have a better, stronger network for decades to come.”

Under the COVID-19 pandemic plan, essential work includes any work that maintains or improves the condition of the energy company’s electric and natural gas systems and supports its foundational mission of safe, reliable energy service. Social distancing, hygiene and enhanced sanitation measures have been integrated to safeguard the health and well-being of workers and customers.

The Naugatuck upgrade project is underway, with construction crews working, weather permitting, Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. depending on the location. Work will be done along Bradley, Coen, High, Hill, Maple and Oak streets, as well Hill Street Extension.

Eversource communicates with community leaders and customers where work is being done to minimize the impact to traffic and coordinate with other roadwork happening in the town. Drivers may experience delays due to alternating one-way traffic.

Customers may experience a short disruption to their natural gas service when the new line is being activated and they will be notified in advance by letter or phone. This gas line improvement work is expected to be complete in early May.