August 12, 2025
Media Alert: Duke Energy to perform infrastructure replacement in Downtown Cincinnati
WHAT: As a part of its ongoing work to provide safe, reliable natural gas service,
Duke Energy will perform an infrastructure replacement project in downtown Cincinnati. The project encompasses Walnut Street between Central Parkway and Seventh Street, as well as Court Street, in both directions, and Oneida Alley. The work is expected to begin in August 2025 and conclude in January 2026, barring weather events that may impact the project timetable.
This project involves replacing 1,800 feet of natural gasline, which will impact traffic on Court Street, both directions, and Walnut Street, between Central Parkway and Seventh Street. It will not impact Cincinnati Streetcar operations or Cincinnati Metro buses.
Duke Energy personnel in cooperation with Cincinnati Police will work to assist motorists traveling around the downtown area.
Please Note: Due to worksite safety restrictions, footage, drone usage and interviews are not available on the job site. Please reach out to the media contact listed above for assistance with these requests.
WHY: Duke Energy’s No. 1 priority is safety – for its customers, its employees
and the communities it serves. Duke Energy is committed to meeting all requirements
designed to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of natural gas.
WHO: Duke Energy personnel and licensed contractors will be performing all construction operations.
WHEN: August 2025 to January 2026 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays.
WHERE: Downtown Cincinnati on Walnut Street between Central Parkway and Seventh Street, including Court Street, both directions, and Oneida Alley.
WEBSITE: http://www.duke-energy.com/walnut-replacement