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DTE Energy outlines 3‑mile pipeline replacement near Walker to meet state and federal rules
Summary
DTE Energy told the Walker City Commission it will replace a little over 3 miles of aging natural‑gas pipeline beginning in 2026 to improve safety, allow modern inspections and increase capacity; construction is planned through September 2027 with easements being acquired and road crossings drilled beneath to limit traffic impacts.
DTE Energy representatives told the Walker City Commission on Feb. 9 that the utility will replace a little more than 3 miles of natural‑gas pipeline that runs through the South End/Cowendale–Lake Michigan Drive area to improve safety and meet regulatory requirements. "We're gonna be replacing about 3 miles, a little over 3 miles of a pipeline," said project manager Zach Moore.
The project will shift the route away from densely populated blocks in the Sunset Hill area and move the line onto new easements where possible to reduce the risk to residences. Moore said the current pipeline dates to the mid‑1940s: "This pipeline has been in place since the mid forties," and the new line will be compatible with modern inspection tools. He…
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