HERRIN – Ameren Illinois is currently upgrading almost three miles of natural gas pipeline in Herrin replacing 1960s era natural gas steel pipeline with new corrosion-resistant polyethylene material.
Work began Aug. 4 and affects 240 customers.
The route runs east to west from 18th through 22nd streets and north and south from West Walnut to Stotlar Road.
Construction on this $1.5 million project should be completed next year, weather pending.
