Underground Power Line Upgrades and Replacement

Traffic may be impacted by power line improvement work for reasons such as: crews working in close proximity to the road, lane closures, traffic flow changes, and in some cases temporary road closures. We will work with property owners in the area, when needed, to notify them of closures and will use signage to clearly mark work zones and traffic flow changes.

The improvements typically involve removing an underground line (or cable, as it is sometimes called) from a conduit or directly from the ground. Equipment for underground line replacements and upgrades might include utility trucks, underground digging or boring equipment, ground-mounted transformers that help manage voltage along the line, conduit to house the new line, and the line itself.

We are making smart, strategic improvements across the state to increase reliability; strengthen the grid against outages from severe weather and other impacts; expand cleaner energy options like solar, battery storage and electric vehicles; and give customers more options and control over their energy use and tools to save money.

Once the work is complete, we will restore the site as close as possible to pre-work conditions, including seeding and placement of straw in grassy areas. If additional concerns arise, or if the site requires additional work, we will work with property owners to address the situation.