Natural gas pipelines being upgraded in certain parts of Peoria [Video]

PEORIA (25News Now) – Ameren Illinois is upgrading a major natural gas transmission pipeline in Peoria.

The company says work recently began along a seven-mile stretch of existing pipeline from North University Street and Willow Knolls Drive to East Boy Scout Road in Mossville.

• Upgrades along the route include:
• North University Street: natural gas regulator station improvements
• North University Street and Pioneer Parkway: fitting replacements
• North University Street: new gas regulator station installation at the Ameren operating center
• Mount Hawley Airport: re-route and valve installation
• Route 40 and Ravinwoods: valve replacements

Ameren says they are working the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Peoria on traffic control.

Once these upgrades are completed, Ameren will inspect the seven-mile stretch of pipeline before conducting what they call a hydrostatic pressure test in August.

Ameren says this portion of the project should be completed by mid-May.

“These proactive steps will ensure the continued safe, reliable delivery of natural gas today while preparing us to meet the future needs of our natural gas …