Hamline Ave Natural Gas Project

Xcel Energy is removing and installing approximately 1 mile of natural gas line along Hamline Avenue between County Road C and Snelling Avenue in the City of Roseville, MN.

This work is needed in advance of the City of Roseville’s planned Hamline Avenue reconstruction project in 2027.

This project helps Xcel Energy continue providing safe, reliable service and enhance system resiliency during extreme weather while providing our customers with the service they rely on.

Project construction is anticipated to start in October 2026. We estimate construction will be completed in early 2027.

Schedules are subject to change.

Project work may include the following:

• Temporary lane closures and shifted lanes.
• Temporary impacts to sidewalks and side yards.
• Traffic control measures like flaggers and yard signs.
• Workers and large equipment.
• Construction noise.
• Natural gas odor from routine testing near the area.

Natural gas service interruptions are not expected. If this changes, we’ll communicate directly with you.

We know you may have questions, and we want to provide the information you need. You can email us at connect@XcelEnergyHamlineGasProject.com or complete the comment form below if you have questions or comments.

This project is designed to meet federal and state standards and safety requirements for installing, maintaining and operating natural gas infrastructure.

We inspect our natural gas systems at regular intervals to ensure their integrity and our staff monitors natural gas lines and facility operations 24/7 from Xcel Energy's gas operations center.

Your safety is always top of mind. The safety of the public around Xcel Energy’s natural gas system influences every decision that we make throughout a project. .

Xcel Energy takes a proactive approach to safety, implementing multiple safety measures before, during and after construction.

If you ever suspect a natural gas leak, you should leave your location immediately. Once you are safely away from the area, call 911, then call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999.

It’s important to know how to recognize potentially dangerous natural gas leaks. Signs of a leak include:

• “Rotten egg” or sulfur-like odor. It may smell differently to you, though.
• Hissing, whistling or roaring noise outside near the natural gas line or inside near appliances.
• Dirt spraying into the air or continuous bubbling in a creek or pond.
• Unexplained dead or dying vegetation.

Improper or unauthorized digging near underground utilities is a common cause of natural gas incidents. Prior to digging, call 811 or visit gopherstateonecall.org to get help locating and marking buried utility lines.

We’ll keep you informed by:

• Providing frequent updates on our website, email and hotline.
• Responding to questions as quickly as possible.
• Communicating proactively with you.