Clifton Natural Gas Project

Starting in May, we’re replacing natural gas line along F Road, between the I-70 Business Loop and to just east of Clifton Elementary School.

This will help us continue to provide safe, reliable service and enhance system resiliency during extreme weather. Our work needs to happen before the Colorado Department of Transportation’s (CDOT’s) US 6 in Clifton Transportation Improvements project.

Our work begins as early as May and will continue into August. Schedules are subject to change.

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

Construction may require short-term road, sidewalk closures and parking restrictions. We’ll work to maintain access to locations near work areas. If this needs to change, we’ll provide you with updates.

During work, you may notice:

• Utility line marking and survey holes.
• Equipment, crews and materials.
• Road and sidewalk closures.
• Access changes.
• Construction noise.

Work occurs in multiple steps:

• Setting up traffic control around work areas.
• Digging trenches and setting up bore rigs.
• Storing natural gas line in the work area.
• Welding the natural gas line in a safe manner and when weather conditions allow.
• Installing the natural gas line.
• Covering and restoring the area.

Work areas change regularly. Follow these tips for your safety and the safety of our crews:

• Watch for crews and equipment.
• Stay outside and away from work areas.
• Follow directions on signs and from crews.
• Reduce your speeds.
• Stay alert! Traffic control changes regularly.
• Avoid using your cell phone.

Public safety is at the foundation of all we do. The safety of the public around our natural gas system influences every decision we make. We take a proactive approach to public safety by implementing safety measures before, during and after construction.

The project has been designed to continue to meet federal and state standards and safety requirements for installing, maintaining and operating natural gas infrastructure.

We follow natural gas line safety regulations, and our trained and qualified gas operations workforce regularly patrols and monitors our systems.

Our staff monitors natural gas lines and facility operations 24/7 from Xcel Energy’s gas operations center. We also conduct internal inspections of our natural gas lines using in-line technology.

A common cause of natural gas incidents results from improper or unauthorized digging near underground utilities. Prior to digging, call 811 or visit colorado811.org to have buried utility lines located and marked.

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

It’s important to know how to recognize potentially dangerous natural gas leaks, so use your sense. 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.

We’re committed to keeping you informed by:

• Sharing regular updates via website, email and hotline.
• Responding to questions as quickly as possible.

If you have questions or comments, we want to hear from you. Visit XcelEnergyNGProjects.com/Clifton, email Clifton@XcelEnergyNGProjects.com or call 651-603-4690.