Ameren to upgrade 3.6 miles of gas infrastructure in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia residents may soon notice Ameren workers upgrading “aging infrastructure” in the East Campus area, a Monday press release from Ameren Missouri says.

The release says 3.6 miles of natural gas infrastructure will be updated.

Phase 1 began Monday between Rockhill Road and Cliff Drive, according to the release. Phase 2 will continue in the summer from College Avenue to Williams Street and Phase 3 will occur in the fall Williams Street to Rockhill Road.

“Our proactive approach is ensuring the safe, reliable delivery of natural gas our customers count on every day, while reinforcing our system to meet the demands of tomorrow,” PamHarrison, senior director of gas operations for Ameren Missouri, was quoted in the release. “Prudent investments to expand and modernize our system like this continue to help us better serve our customers.”

The release says Ameren is working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, the City of Columbia and University of Missouri for traffic control.

“Affected customers in the area have been notified that they may experience a short disruption of natural gas service as the improvements are completed,” the release says.