Project Specifics

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 ensure greater reliability for the electrical system.  

Project Timeline
Construction work is scheduled to start September 2023 and be completed by February 2024.

The improvements we are making in your area include: 

• Installing approximately 3,000 feet of new underground transmission cable along portions of Railroad Avenue, Station Plaza, West Broadway, and Broadway. 
• Removing 500 feet of overhead wire.
• Installing two new wood transmission poles, replacing six wood transmission poles, and replacing two wood distribution poles. All new poles and replacement poles will range in height from approximately 37 feet above grade level to 57 feet above grade level

 
Overhead Project Route
Crews will replace and install poles and equipment along the following streets:

• Within our substation, located near the intersection of West Broadway and Serena Road (daytime work)
• West Broadway between Nassau Street and near the intersection with Broadway (overnight work)

 
Underground Project Route
Crews will install underground transmission cable along the following areas:

• Under the Long Island Rail Road tracks between our substation and Railroad Avenue (daytime work)
• Railroad Avenue from the dead end to Franklin Avenue (overnight work)
• Station Plaza between Franklin Avenue and New Street (overnight work)
• Hewlett Plaza between New Street and West Broadway (overnight work)
• West Broadway between Hewlett Plaza and Broadway (overnight work)
   

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why are the work hours different on different streets?
  PSEG Long Island is working to balance county and town permitting requirements while also minimizing the impact to the mix of residential and commercial blocks along the project route.
  
• 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 planned power outages?
  PSEG Long Island does not anticipate any planned power outages related to this project. In the event that 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. Local officials will be notified in advance regarding any traffic concerns. 
• Whom can I contact for more information?
  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