Residents in Tinley Park may notice the smell of natural gas this Tuesday as Nicor Gas performs scheduled maintenance near 175th Street and Ridgeland Avenue.
According to the Village of Tinley Park Public Safety Department, Nicor crews will be conducting controlled operations on Tuesday, Sept. 2. The work is part of planned maintenance, and officials stressed that the presence of gas odor in the area should not cause alarm.
Crews will be onsite throughout the operation to ensure safety while completing the work. Public safety officials emphasized that this is not an emergency situation but rather a standard procedure that occasionally produces a temporary odor detectable in surrounding neighborhoods.
Nicor Gas performs periodic maintenance to maintain reliable service and ensure the safety of its infrastructure. The company advises residents that although the smell of gas can sometimes signal a leak, in this case the odor will be a normal byproduct of the scheduled project.
Officials remind community members that in any situation where they suspect a gas leak outside of planned maintenance activity, they should still call 911 or Nicor Gas immediately to report concerns.
The work is expected to be completed within the day, though the village has not provided a specific timeline for when residents can expect the odor to dissipate. Drivers in the area of 175th Street and Ridgeland Avenue may also experience minor traffic disruptions due to utility crews stationed along the roadway.
Residents seeking updates can follow the Village of Tinley Park’s Public Safety social media channels for the latest information.
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