Project Overview

PSEG Long Island continues to make improvements to its energy infrastructure in order to increase reliability and minimize outages affecting our customers. We are committed to making every effort to ensure our grid is resilient during storms. The upgrades we are working on in your neighborhood are necessary to keep pace with the growing demand for electricity in your area. This work will ensure greater reliability for your community

Project Scope
PSEG Long Island will be performing work to help improve reliability by: 

• Replacing and upgrading overhead wire
• Replacing existing poles with storm hardened poles that are similar in height  
• Installing new underground cable and equipment 

 
Project Timeline
Crews will be working Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Construction work is scheduled to take place in two phases:

• Phase 1: Work will begin in the next couple of weeks and last until the end of May 2026.
• Phase 2: Work will begin after Labor Day and is expected to be completed by October 2026.  

• East State Street, just west of Monroe Boulevard 
• East Bay Drive between Monroe Boulevard and Neptune Boulevard
• Neptune Boulevard between East Pine Street and East Park Avenue

  
Underground Project Route
Crews will take existing overhead wire that runs in rear property between Neptune Boulevard and Maple Boulevard and move it underground. This work will take place along East Park Avenue between Neptune Boulevard to just east of Maple Boulevard. Crews will also take existing overhead wire that runs across Long Beach Boulevard and place it underground in an existing conduit. This work will take place by Long Beach Boulevard and East State Street. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will there be tree trimming?
  Trees growing near power lines significantly increase the chance of power outages and pose safety risks. As we expand and improve our electric circuits, we will trim trees, where necessary, following our utility best practice model (ANSI A300 standards as well as the Best Management Practices Tree Pruning publication): 8 feet to each side; 12 feet above; and 10 feet below the line.
• Will there be any power outages?
  If a brief planned outage is required, all affected customers will be notified in advance.
• Will there be any traffic interruptions?
  There will be minimal traffic and parking disruptions along the project route. To ensure traffic moves safely, PSEG Long Island will provide cones, flaggers, and signage at the work sites, as needed. 
• Who can I contact for more information?
  If you would like to leave feedback about this project, please visit: www.psegliny.com/inthecommunity/currentinitiatives/reliabilityprojects. If you have further questions, please call PSEG Long Island Customer Service at 1-800-490-0025 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

As always, customer and employee safety is our primary concern. Please be cautious when travelling near our construction work zones.

POSTED DATE: 03/15/26