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. Over the coming months, you will see workers strengthening the transmission and distribution lines in your area. While this work is being performed, traffic and parking may be impacted along the route.

Project Specifics
PSEG Long Island is installing a new underground distribution cable out of the Bridgehampton Substation located on Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike to meet the growing demand for electricity in your area. The project will utilize horizontal directional drilling to minimize the need to trench or otherwise disturb the roadway or properties. Temporary drill pits will be installed in some areas and limited trenching will be required to tie-in the new cable to existing equipment. 

Additionally, overhead lines, poles and equipment will be upgraded to meet current standards. PSEG Long Island will be replacing 6,235 feet of overhead primary distribution wire and 6,235 feet of overhead neutral wire. We will be installing two new wood distribution poles and replacing forty-two existing wood distribution poles with new ones. This replacement will lead to a height increase of ten feet or less in certain cases. 

Project Route
New underground cable will be installed on:

• Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike starting at the Bridgehampton Substation located south of the Southampton Recycling Center to Scuttle Hole Road
• Scuttle Hole Road to Lumber Lane
• Lumber Lane until it turns into Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Turnpike and Ocean Road
• Ocean Road to the intersection of Sagaponack Road   

 
Overhead lines, poles and equipment upgrades on:

• Sagaponack Road starting west of Highland Terrace to Sagg Main Street: 23 pole replacements 
• Sagg Main Street to Bridge Lane: 18 pole replacements, 1 new pole between Trees Lane and Bridge Lane on Sagg Main Street
• Ocean Road: 1 pole replacement, 1 new pole on Ocean Road, south of Sagaponack Road

 
Project Timeline
Construction work is scheduled to start in September 2023 and be completed by February 2024. Crews are expected to work Monday through Friday from approximately 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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?
  PSEG Long Island does not anticipate any power outages associated with this project. However, if the need for an outage occurs, 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. Local officials will be notified in advance regarding any traffic concerns.
• Do you have permission to do this work?
  PSEG Long Island has secured the proper local permits to complete this work.
• How can I get more information or leave feedback?
  If you would like to leave feedback about this project, please visit https://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 am and 8 pm.

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

POSTED DATE: 9/1/23