Gas pipe upgrades

PSE&G started Phase 1 of a gas construction project in March 2023 to replace aging cast iron gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping, throughout Somerville. Crews are now in the final phase of this project and will be working on Main Street from January through April 2025.

• 9 am to 2 pm (from January 13 to approximately January 24)
• 8 pm to 5 am (starting on or about January 27)
• Monday to Friday
• Dates are tentative, pending weather and availability of materials

• Expect detours and no parking signs in sections of Main Street
• Pedestrian access to all businesses will be maintained

See all the roads where work has been completed or is in progress.

PSE&G will dig trenches, primarily in road surfaces, and lay new pipes block-by-block to minimize disruptions. At the end of each workday, the trenches will be filled in and protective plates secured.

PSE&G will avoid digging on properties, when possible. If they have to dig on your property, a contractor will restore any disturbance after the service line is installed. Grass areas will be repaired and seeded, and concrete or asphalt
openings patched until final restoration work is scheduled.

After construction, a PSE&G technician will need access to your home to connect the service line and gas meter to the new gas main. PSEG&G will contact homeowners to arrange a date and time to do this work.

During the reconnection, you can expect to be without gas service for about four hours. If your meter is inside, they will move it to the outside of your home or business. The technician will reconnect and relight all appliances. If you are not able to legally provide access to the property in question and require landlord approval, please let PSE&G know when they contact you.

Road repairs

When all work is finished, PSE&G will repair roads with temporary pavement until the project is complete and the ground settles (after 45-90 days).

Final restoration may take longer depending on the weather conditions, size of the project, time of year or at the request of the town.

PSE&G will have their contractors restore roads with permanent paving in accordance with town/county ordinances and paving requirements.