National Grid recently updated City Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Ozone Park) about a major roadwork project in Woodhaven that could take the entire summer to complete.
Ariola immediately reached out to her constituents.
“National Grid has informed us that they will be installing a new gas main along 88th Ave, between 80th Street and 85th Street,” she tweeted on Friday. “Please be advised of this if you plan to travel in this area…”
According to National Grid, the project will launch “in the coming weeks” and will take approximately 90 days to finish.
As for what to expect, typically work performed by National Grid will begin with the installation of a new gas pipe either in the street or sidewalk. The excavation required will be backfilled at the end of each day. Steel plates will be used to cover any excavations left open to allow vehicular traffic and provide access to driveways, steps, and walkways.
National Grid officials pledged that “the entire work area will be kept clean and orderly.” Attempts will be made to keep noise, dust, and debris to a minimum.
All or part of your gas service may have to be replaced. In order to complete this work, National Grid workers must gain access to your home at the point where the service enters the building. If this is the case, you will be contacted by a National Grid representative to make an appointment.
Also, all street and sidewalk surfaces affected by the construction will be repaved to ensure a smooth surface, National Grid officials promised.
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