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Gas company starts testing in South L.A., Inglewood

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As part of efforts to update and test its natural gas pipeline system throughout Central and Southern California, Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) on Monday will begin working in the city of Inglewood and in South Los Angeles.

SoCalGas will conduct a hydrostatic pressure test on a segment of one of its natural gas transmission pipelines as part of its Pipeline Safety Enhancement Plan.

The work will take place on Crenshaw Boulevard, between 102nd and 104th streets Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, and on 8th Ave. at 59th Street. Crews are scheduled to work there Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The work is expected to take eight weeks to complete, although weather and other factors affecting safe working conditions could change the schedule.

During work hours, the following traffic modifications will take place: access on Crenshaw Boulevard will be reduced from three lanes to two; one lane in each direction between 102nd and 104th streets. Additionally, the southbound left turn lane on Crenshaw Boulevard at 102nd Street will be closed for the duration of the project; traffic on 8th Avenue will be reduced to one lane between West 59th Place and West 59th Street; traffic on West 59th Street will be reduced to one lane between 10th and Madden Avenues. With the exception of the southbound left turn lane on Crenshaw Boulevard at 102nd Street, lane closures will only be in effect during the work hours noted previously and will be marked by traffic cones. On-site signage will provide additional traffic details. The community may hear some work-related noise and notice an occasional natural gas odor.

Any customers who may experience a temporary natural gas service interruption will be notified by SoCalGas directly. If customers have any questions or concerns about the testing, please call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact center at (800) 427-2200.

For more information, see www. ourweekly.com or visit socalgas.com.

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