UGI Utilities will commence natural gas system upgrades in Stroudsburg starting November 24, 2025, as part of the company's ongoing commitment to delivering safe and reliable energy service. The infrastructure improvement project involves replacing aging natural gas mains with modern piping systems designed to enhance system integrity and service performance for the community.
The construction work will primarily affect several key streets in the Stroudsburg area, including North 5th Street from Wiley Avenue to Oakwood Avenue, Wiley Avenue, Wallace Street from Wiley Avenue to Wizac Avenue, Wizac Avenue between North 5th Street and King Street, Oakwood Avenue, and Spruce Street between Stokes Mill Road and Oakwood Avenue. The project timeline anticipates completion by April, though weather conditions and other working factors may influence the final schedule.
Construction operations are scheduled Monday through Friday between 7:00am and 5:00pm, with planned pauses during the Thanksgiving holiday period from November 26 through November 28, the Christmas holiday from December 24 through December 26, and the New Year's holiday from December 31 through January 1. These breaks are designed to minimize disruption during major holiday periods when residents and businesses typically experience increased activity.
During construction hours, drivers, residents, and business owners should anticipate temporary lane restrictions and parking limitations along the project route. The nature of the work will require some interruptions to natural gas service, necessitating UGI personnel to access properties for equipment inspection and relighting procedures. The company emphasizes that these temporary service interruptions are essential for ensuring long-term system safety and reliability.
Beyond infrastructure improvements, this project presents significant opportunities for homes and businesses along the construction route to convert to natural gas service. Natural gas conversion offers potential benefits including cost savings, increased energy efficiency, and access to a reliable energy source. Following completion of underground work, final paving and restoration activities will occur to return affected areas to their original condition or better.
UGI Utilities, Inc. serves more than 760,000 customers as a natural gas and electric utility provider. Additional information about the company's services and operations is available at https://www.ugi.com. The Stroudsburg system upgrades represent part of UGI's broader infrastructure investment strategy aimed at modernizing energy delivery systems while supporting community development through expanded natural gas access.
