UGI Utilities Begins Natural Gas System Upgrades Along Route 249 in Tioga County

UGI Utilities, Inc. has commenced a significant natural gas main replacement project along Route 249 near Middlebury Center in Tioga County, marking an important infrastructure upgrade for the region's energy delivery system. The project underscores UGI's ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving the safety and reliability of natural gas service for local communities. This infrastructure improvement is particularly significant as it addresses aging pipeline systems and ensures continued access to essential energy services for residents and businesses in the area.

The construction work focuses on the section of Route 249 between Hughes Road and Button Hollow Road, where crews will be replacing underground natural gas mains with modern, more durable materials. The project schedule runs Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:00pm, with completion of the new main installation expected by late November. Motorists should anticipate lane restrictions during construction hours, which may affect travel times and require additional caution when passing through the work zone.

Residents and businesses in the affected area will experience temporary interruptions to natural gas service as part of the upgrade process. These service disruptions are necessary to safely connect properties to the new main and require UGI personnel to access properties for equipment inspection and relighting procedures. The company emphasizes that these temporary inconveniences are essential for long-term system reliability and safety improvements that will benefit the community for years to come.

Following the completion of main installation, UGI will perform temporary restoration of the construction area, with final paving scheduled for a later date. This phased approach to restoration ensures that any necessary adjustments can be made before permanent surface repairs are completed. Additional information about UGI Utilities, Inc. and its service operations is available at https://www.ugi.com. The project represents UGI's continued investment in modernizing energy infrastructure across its service territory, which serves more than 760,000 customers throughout the region.