69kV Statewide Initiative
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, is committed to delivering safe, reliable electric service to its customers. Maintaining world-class reliability requires an electric infrastructure that can keep pace with customers’ evolving energy needs. Over the last several decades, New Jersey has experienced tremendous commercial and residential growth. As businesses and residents use more electricity, it is our responsibility to reinforce, upgrade, and in many cases replace, our electric transmission infrastructure to keep up with that demand.
In order to meet existing electric needs, and be better prepared for Sandy-like storms, PSE&G is re-wiring its local power system to create the electric infrastructure of the future by increasing system capacity, enhancing system reliability, and providing greater system redundancy for our customers.
PSE&G is investing to replace or supplement its 50-plus-year-old 26kV lines to bring 69kV power throughout the state. These projects are done either within existing substations and switching stations, or through the construction of new stations, and include installing and replacing overhead lines. The enhanced power lines will be carried on taller, sturdier replacement poles along existing routes.
Since 2007, PSE&G has installed more than 400 miles of 69,000-volt (69kV) lines in more than 93 municipalities in New Jersey to ensure that the people of New Jersey have the power they need when they need it today and for decades to come. By the end of 2023, we anticipate that 570 miles will have been upgraded.
What's Happening in Your Town
For more information on this project, please contact:
Project Hotline - North 1-800-901-5035 |
Project Hotline - South 1-800-606-0045 |
For media inquiries regarding this project, please contact:
PSE&G's Media Hotline 973-430-7734 |
Construction Schedule
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Date | Where | Work | Traffic Impact |
January 14 - January 18 | Belleville Turnpike to Schuyler Court | Installing new poles | Lane closure in work area. Alternate through traffic. |
January 21 - January 25 | Schuyler Court to Arlington Place | Installing new poles | Lane closure in work area. Alternate through traffic. |
All work is subject to change due to weather.
Overall project completion scheduled for summer 2019.
For questions or more information about the project, please call PSE&G’s Electric Reliability Hotline at 1-800-901-5035.
PSE&G will take all necessary steps to avoid any major inconvenience to our customers in the area. However, road and lane closures with possible detours will be necessary during construction. Road closures will not take place prior to 9:00 AM If possible, motorists are encouraged to travel an alternate route until the work is completed. Hoboken Police will be on site during construction hours to oversee and assist with new traffic patterns. All efforts will be made to keep interruptions to a minimum.
Kearny
2019 Construction Activity
Beginning January 14, 2019, PSE&G crews installed taller, sturdier storm-resistant utility poles and ran 69kV (thousand volt) electric wires along the existing Schuyler Avenue distribution circuit.
Location:
Kearny, NJ – Schuyler Avenue, Belleville Turnpike to Hamilton Street (Harrison).
Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday
Schedule:
As of the summer of 2019, utility pole installation has been completed. Remaining work may include restoration and old pole removal, which should be completed by September 2019.
For questions or more information about the project, please call PSE&G’s Electric Reliability Hotline at 1-800-901-5035.
PSE&G will take all necessary steps to avoid any major inconvenience to our customers in the area. However, road and lane closures with possible detours will be necessary during construction. Road closures will not take place prior to 9:00 AM. If possible, motorists are encouraged to travel an alternate route until the work is completed. Police will be on site during construction hours to oversee and assist with traffic patterns. All efforts will be made to keep interruptions to a minimum.
Little Falls
July 5, 2017 through December 2017
Pole replacement and overhead construction activity will occur on:
Jean Drive, Ethel Drive, Francisco Ave, Ridge Road, Long Hill Road, and Notch Road
Construction activity will occur predominately Monday-Saturday, between 7:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
During construction, limited lane closures may be required to accommodate safe work and travel conditions. Safety is our primary concern. PSE&G will work with the Little Falls Police Department to minimize any traffic and parking concerns and inconvenience to the public. During construction, please refrain from going near our construction work zones.
Locust Street Restoration
03/25/19 - 06/31/19
On or about, Monday, March 25, 2019 PSE&G’s approved contactors will begin restoring sidewalks and curbs as well as milling and paving roadways on the following streets:
• South 2nd Street between Walnut and Line Street
• Walnut Street between South 2nd Street and South 3rd Street
• South 3rd Street between Walnut Street and Spruce Street
• Spruce Street between South 3rd Street and South 2nd Street
• Locust Street between Walnut Street and Spruce Street
Work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, as well as some nights as needed. This actvitity is scheduled to continue through the end of May 2019. All schedules are estimates, weather dependent and subject to change.
Detours, lane shifts and a road closure are required during restoration. Walnut Street between Locust Street and 2nd Street, will be closed during construction hours. Please adhere to all posted signs as there may also be limited or no street parking. All traffic and parking changes will be coordinated with the local police department and traffic control to minimize any inconvenience to the public.
Safety is our highest priority. It is essential that you and anyone using your property, including children and pets, refrain from going near our construction work zones.
Middlesex
Late April 2018
Underground construction activity has been completed in this area, and PSE&G and our approved contractors will be completing restoration to the affected roadways. Weather dependent, milling activity will begin April 26, 2018 and paving will occur on April 27, 2018. During work hours, no street parking will be permitted and road closures will be required during paving with no vehicle access. Traffic control and detours will be in place during restoration efforts.
Work will occur on the following streets:
- Green Brook Road between Bound Brook Road and Spring Mills Road
- Bound Brook Road between Green Brook Road and Locust Avenue
In order to complete this work with minimal impact to your community, police will be directing traffic and motorists will have access to the roads during non-paving hours. We ask that you please adhere to the no parking signs that may be placed on the streets listed above.
Safety is our highest priority. PSE&G will work with the local Police Department to minimize any traffic concerns or inconvenience to the public. It is essential that you and anyone using your property, including children and pets, refrain from going near our construction work zones.
New Milford
New Milford Substation
Civil and electrical construction activity will continue inside the station through. No service outages are expected during this work.
Due to unexpected changes in construction within the property of the New Milford Substation, PSE&G and its approved contractors will be carrying out additional construction activity on Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20.
Safety is our primary concern. PSE&G will work with the New Milford Police Department to minimize any traffic concerns or inconveniences to the public. During construction, please refrain from going near our construction work zones.
North Bergen
Summer 2017
Union City Substation
GIS Building work and other construction activities will occur within the station fence line.
Excluding inclement weather delays and the need for extended hours, PSE&G anticipates working Monday through Friday (7:00am - 6:00pm) and Saturday (10:00am - 6:00pm). Limited road closures may occur and parking restrictions will be in effect during large deliveries.
Tonnelle Avenue Substation
Electrical and civil construction activity will occur within the station fence line.
Excluding inclement weather delays, PSE&G anticipates working Monday through Friday (7:00am - 6:00pm) and Saturday (10:00am - 6:00pm).
Safety is our primary concern. PSE&G will work with the North Bergen Police Department to minimize any traffic concerns or inconveniences to the public. During construction, please refrain from going near our construction work zones.
North Brunswick
October 23 - December 15
PSE&G will take all necessary steps to avoid any major inconvenience to our customers in the area. However, road and lane closures with possible detours will be necessary during construction. Road closures will not take place prior to 9:00 AM If possible, motorists are encouraged to travel an alternate route until the work is completed. Hoboken Police will be on site during construction hours to oversee and assist with new traffic patterns. All efforts will be made to keep interruptions to a minimum.
North Plainfield
2/6/18 - 3/30/18
Overhead construction activity to install new utility poles and upgraded cable will begin on or around February 6 and continue through late March 2018 on Greenbrook Road between Clinton Ave and Grove Street. Brief road or lane closures may be required to safely complete this work.
All work around West End Elementary School will be completed on weekends to minimize inconvenience and impact.
Safety is our highest priority. PSE&G will work with the North Plainfield Borough Police Department to minimize any traffic concerns or inconvenience to the public. It is essential that you and anyone using your property, including children and pets, refrain from going near our construction work zones. For construction activities in and on the public right of way, local authorities will provide traffic control to keep both our work crews and the traveling public safe.
Rutherford
July 2017 through December 2017
Pole replacement and overhead construction activity will occur on:
Highland Cross, Eastern Way, Pierrepont Avenue, Feronia Way, and Barrows Lane
Construction activity will occur predominately Monday - Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
During construction, limited lane closures may be required to accommodate safe work and travel conditions. Safety is our primary concern. PSE&G will work with the Rutherford Police Department to minimize any traffic and parking concerns and inconvenience to the public. During construction, please refrain from going near our construction work zones.
Somerville
Fall 2020
Construction Update
PSE&G will be upgrading and replacing utility poles along Davenport Street, High Street and W. Main Street. We expect construction to begin the fall of 2020. This work will continue intermittantly through December 2021. Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Some weekend work may be necessary.
Please note: Construction schedule information is tentative and subject to change based on several factors, including weather and field conditions.
South Brunswick
December 17 2018 through Spring 2019
PSE&G plans to begin upgrading and replacing the utility poles along Dey Road beginning near Pheasant Hollow Drive and continuing to Rt 130. This work is expected to begin on or around Monday, December 17 and continue intermittently through the spring 2019. Work will occur between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as some weekend work, as needed. There are no service outages planned with this work.
Trenton
Fall 2017
Pole setting, wire work and equipment transfer will take place intermittently on the following streets in the City of Trenton:
- Adeline Street
- Broad Street
- Clinton Ave
Work includes installing new poles, installing new 69kV cable and critical electrical equipment, and removal of old poles (please also reference the "Overhead Construction Process" page for additional information).
At the same time we are doing the above work we will begin additional electric upgrades in the city of Trenton.
Beginning in September 2017 and continuing intermittently through May 2018, PSE&G will be replacing utility poles throughout the City of Trenton. This work is part of the Fernwood Network Upgrade to eliminate outdated equipment and upgrade utility poles and equipment where necessary to ensure optimal service for customers. These upgrades will help prepare the area for future utility upgrades as well, to enhance and improve the reliability of PSE&G’s electric service to City of Trenton and the surrounding area.
Work will occur on the following streets:
- River Road
- Afton Avenue
- Sanhican Drive
- Morningside Drive
- Abernathy Drive
- La Barre Avenue
- Argyle Avenue
- Mill Road
- School Lane
- Shelburne Ave
- Route 29
Safety is our primary concern. PSE&G will work with the City of Trenton, Ewing and Hamilton Police Departments to minimize any traffic concerns or inconveniences to the public. During construction, please refrain from going near our construction work zones. It is essential that you and anyone using your property, including children and pets, refrain from going near our construction work zones.
Union City
April 29, 2019 -- May 3, 2019
PSE&G will take all necessary steps to avoid any major inconvenience to our customers in the area. However, road and lane closures with possible detours will be necessary during construction. Road closures will not take place prior to 9:00 AM If possible, motorists are encouraged to travel an alternate route until the work is completed. Hoboken Police will be on site during construction hours to oversee and assist with new traffic patterns. All efforts will be made to keep interruptions to a minimum.
Union Township
December 2018
Beginning in November 2018 and continuing for several months, PSE&G will be completing vegetation maintenance and replacing utility poles throughout Union Township. This work is part of the 69kV upgrade connecting Stanley Terrace Substation and Springfield Road Substation. These upgrades will help to enhance and improve the reliability of PSE&G’s electric service to Union Township and the surrounding area.
Beginning November 2018, PSE&G overhead construction crews and vegetation management contractor crews will begin working on Morrison Ave between Stuyvesant Avenue and Winslow Avenue. PSE&G anticipates continuing work on Winslow Avenue, Commerce Avenue, Morris Avenue, and Rahway Avenue throughout 2019. Work will occur intermittently at each location and police will be on-site during all activity to ensure safe traffic operations and minimal inconvenience.
Beginning on or around December 3, PSE&G anticipates beginning underground construction activities on Springfield Road between Milltown Road and Route 22. Work will occur from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM and will require a road closure. Work is expected to be completed in 1 week.
There are no planned electric service outages affiliated with this work
Safety is our highest priority. PSE&G will work with the Union Township Police Department to minimize any traffic concerns or inconvenience to the public. During construction, short-term lane or shoulder closures may be necessary. It is essential that you and anyone using your property, including children and pets, refrain from going near our construction work zones. For construction activities in and on the public right of way, local authorities will provide traffic control to keep both our work crews and the traveling public safe.
Wayne
July 2017 through August 2017
PSE&G plans to begin overhead and underground construction on or around July 5, 2017 and will continue through early-August 2017. Some unavoidable noise will be generated during construction. Construction activities will occur on the following streets:
- Paterson Hamburg Turnpike between Hinchman Avenue and Ratzer Road
- University Drive between Hamburg Turnpike and West Overlook
- West Overlook Avenue and Overlook Avenue to Linda Vista Avenue
- High Mountain Road between Walray Avenue and Lakeview Avenue
Safety is our highest priority. PSE&G will work with the Wayne and North Haledon Police Departments to minimize any traffic concerns or inconvenience to the public. It is essential that you and anyone using your property, including children and pets, refrain from going near our construction work zones. Local authorities will provide traffic control to keep both our work crews and the traveling public safe, lane closures or detours may be required.