Melville RUD Cable Replacement Project
Reliability Projects
We're making upgrades to enhance our system's ability to withstand extreme weather and meet energy demands.
Project Specifics
This project was completed in December 2017
PSEG Long Island will install new underground primary cable lines and transformers in your community. The project will utilize horizontal directional drilling to minimize the need to trench or otherwise disturb the roadway. Temporary drill pits will be installed in some areas and limited trenching will be required to tie-in the new cable to existing equipment. These upgrades will ensure that you and your neighbors receive safe, reliable electric power for years to come.
Project Routes
The project will be completed in two sections.
Section A includes the following streets:
- Wilmington Drive (between Elkland Road and Woodmont Road)
- Elkland Road
- Woodmont Road
- Whittock Lane
Section B includes the following streets:
- Northcote Drive
- Leighton Court
- Haddon Hall
- Richbourne Lane
- Knights Hill Court
- Bondsbury Lane
- Wilmington Drive (just east of Northcote Drive to Elkland Road)
- Pembery Court
- Westbourne Lane
Frequently Asked Questions
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Construction in Section A will begin the week of September 11th and is estimated to be complete by early December. Construction in Section B will begin in early December and is estimated to be complete by early March, weather permitting.
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Crews are scheduled to work Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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There will be no tree trimming associated with this project.
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No, the project is entirely underground.
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There may be scheduled outages towards the end of construction to tie-in the new cables with existing equipment. Customers will be notified in advance of any scheduled outages.
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There will be minimal traffic and parking disruptions along the project route. To ensure traffic moves safely, PSEG Long Island will provide cones, flagmen and signage at the work sites, as needed. Local officials will be notified in advance regarding any traffic concerns.
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PSEG Long Island has secured all necessary local permits.
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If you have any questions about this project, please contact PSEG Long Island Customer Service at 1-800-490-0025.