November 19, 2019

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: SoCalGas to Begin Pipeline Inspection Project on Wilmington Avenue between 223rd Street and Watson Center Road in Carson

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Project will inspect existing natural gas line serving area customers

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WHAT: SoCalGas will begin a pipeline inspection project on Wilmington Avenue on 223rd Street and Watson Center Road in Carson starting on November 20th.

To perform this project safely, Wilmington Avenue between 223rd Street and Watson Center Road will be closed in both northbound and southbound directions 24 hours a day, seven-days a week until the project ends on December 31, 2019. Additionally, there will be no left turn for westbound traffic on 223rd Street at Wilmington Avenue and no right turn for eastbound traffic on 223rd Street at Wilmington Avenue.

Traffic control cones, message boards and flagmen will help direct the flow of traffic. Residents, local businesses, and commuters may hear work-related noise and see excavation equipment and vehicles during construction hours.

No interruption to natural gas service is anticipated.

Customers may smell the odor of natural gas. Although this is normal when crews are working, SoCalGas encourages anyone who smells gas to call us at 1-800-427-2200. SoCalGas is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

WHERE: Wilmington Avenue between 223rd Street and Watson Center Road in the city of Carson, as shown in this link

WHEN: Wilmington Avenue between 223rd Street and Watson Center Road will be closed to thru traffic 24 hours a day, seven-days a week. Work will begin November 20, 2019 and end on December 31, 2019, weather and other conditions permitting. 

PUBLIC CONTACT: Customers with questions or concerns about the construction work may call SoCalGas’ Customer Contact Center 24-hours a day, seven-days a week at 800-427-2200. Our top priorities are to work safely and to provide the communities we serve with safe and reliable natural gas service.

Contact Info

Marissa Girolamo | 24-Hour Media Hotline: 213-244-2442 | www.socalgas.com/newsroom | @SoCalGasNews