UGI to Upgrade Gas Infrastructure in Lancaster City, Impacting Local Traffic and Utilities

UGI Utilities, Inc. will commence a significant gas infrastructure upgrade project in Lancaster City this week, targeting multiple streets and potentially transforming utility services for local residents and businesses. The comprehensive infrastructure initiative will focus on replacing gas mains in key urban areas, with substantial implications for community infrastructure and service reliability.

The project, scheduled to run from May 7 through September 2025, will impact several streets in the downtown area, including North Duke Street, East Frederick Street, East Chestnut Street, North Shippen Street, and East Marion Street. Construction will occur Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., with potential disruptions to traffic flow and local access.

Residents and businesses along the project route should anticipate potential challenges, including road closures, traffic detours, and temporary parking restrictions. The infrastructure upgrade necessitates some interruptions to natural gas service, requiring UGI technicians to access properties for equipment inspection and service restoration.

Beyond infrastructure maintenance, the project presents an opportunity for local property owners to convert to natural gas service. The strategic location near Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital and Musser Park underscores the project's significance for the city's critical infrastructure and community services.

UGI's systematic approach includes careful planning for potential weather and working condition variations, with final paving and restoration scheduled for a subsequent phase after underground work concludes. The project represents a significant investment in municipal infrastructure, aimed at enhancing service reliability and meeting growing urban utility demands.

The infrastructure upgrade is part of UGI's broader commitment to maintaining and modernizing utility services across its operational regions. By proactively addressing aging infrastructure, the company seeks to improve safety, efficiency, and service quality for its customer base of more than 760,000 customers.