9th Street near I Street in Marysville — one of the areas to be upgraded. Photo courtesy of PG&E

MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will start work on Feb. 26 to improve the safety and reliability of the local natural gas distribution system in Marysville.

PG&E crews are installing all-new pipes, and in some cases upgrading gas meters.

The project is expected to continue until May, with crews working weekdays between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Crews will bore and trench to replace more than 3,800 feet of gas lines serving 56 business and residential customers.

Work will occur along Ninth Street between F and G streets and between H and I streets; along H Street between Eighth and 10th streets; along I street between Eighth and Ninth streets; along J Street between Sixth and Eighth streets; and along Sixth Street between J and Olive streets.

During the work, streets are expected to remain open except for periods when work needs to occur in the center of the street. Traffic controls will be in effect when needed for safety.

Crews will work in phases to minimize impacts to parking spaces. PG&E has notified customers in the neighborhoods by automated phone calls and letters.