DETROIT — This spring, DTE Energy crews will upgrade natural gas infrastructure by swapping older steel lines with durable polyethylene lines to keep gas systems dependable for years to come.

“Our customers rely on us to keep the natural gas delivery system reliable and safe,” Joi Harris, vice president of Gas Operations at DTE Energy, said. “DTE is a leader in safety performance and we are committed to keeping it that way for many years to come.”

DTE Energy gas crews will change more than 140 miles of lines in Dearborn, the Grosse Pointe Farms, Park, Shores and Woods areas, Harper Woods, Detroit, Grand Rapids and Muskegon as part of a multi-year program. The program also consists of cast-iron main line replacements as well as natural gas meter upgrades and the movement of equipment to building exteriors.

DTE, as always, will cooperate with local communities to schedule gas line replacements and any other intended work on roads or sewers to lessen disturbance to residents and businesses.

Overall, the program will most likely employ more than 300 people by DTE or through Michigan-based companies. It will invest $60 million in contractors, engineers and restoration teams to complete the work.

To learn more about when the renewal program is coming to your neighborhood, visit DTE’s new webpage: //bit.ly/2nxYYhF, which allows customers to keep up with planned work in their locations.