PSE&G Gas Construction

In March 2023, PSE&G started Phase 1 of a gas construction project. Crews will be working in Somerville to replace aging cast iron gas pipes with new, durable plastic and/or coated steel piping. 

Work Hours

• Monday - Friday, 7 am - 5 pm
• Potential for construction work on Saturday
• Work is pending weather and availability of materials

Garbage Collection

Trash pickup will be earlier than normal while roads are under construction. Please make sure to put out garbage the night before. 

Timeline

• Phase 1 (gas main replacement and services): March - end of May 2023
• Phase 2: Dates to be advised
• Phase 3: Dates to be advised
• Expected Completion: January - March 2024 

Phase 1: Project Details

• 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.
• When work is finished, PSE&G will repair roads with temporary pavement until the project is complete and the ground settles. This generally takes 45 to 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 then have their contractors restore roads with permanent paving in accordance with town/county ordinances and paving requirements.

Road Work Locations

• List of the streets where work will take place and progress updates
• Map of Somerville where work will take place
• PSE&G will contact residents directly with more information
• Weekly updates, provided by PSE&G, will be posted on the borough website