69kV Statewide Initiative

Bridgewater Township

PSE&G will be completing underground construction activity on Main Street between Tea Street (Bound Brook) and STS Drive. Minor traffic changes may be required, including lane shifts. 

Safety is our highest priority. PSE&G is working with the Bridgewater 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.

City of Plainfield

Overhead construction to upgrade utility poles is expected to begin on or around January 23 on Myrtle Avenue, Everett Place, and West Front Street in the City of Plainfield. Safety is our primary concern. To complete this work safely, PSE&G will work with the City of Plainfield Police Department to minimize any traffic concerns or inconvenience to the public when necessary. Some brief lane or road closures may be required. 

Construction Schedule

Construction began in November 2020 and will continue until the project is complete in December 2022. All work will occur on PSE&G property from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday as well as, some night and weekends, as needed.

Ewing

Pile Driving

Gloucester City

Overhead Construction

Please note: Construction schedule information is tentative and subject to change based on several factors, including weather and field conditions.

PSE&G will be upgrading and replacing utility poles along Nicholson Road and Route 130. We expect construction to begin to begin February 2021.  This work will continue intermittently through 2021.  Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Some weekend work may be necessary.

Station Project 

Beginning in January 2019 PSE&G crews will begin site preliminary site work at the Gloucester Switching Station. Underground construction work, foundation installations, raising towers and tree removals will be completed. Heavy construction activities are expected to begin in August 2019. You may notice an increase in noise caused by this work. All work will occur within PSE&G property and within the transmission right-of-way. Work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as some nights and weekends, as needed. The station will be in-service by December 2020, with landscaping and final restoration completed by the summer of 2021. All schedules are estimates, weather dependent and subject to change.

Hamilton Township

Vegetation management activity, pole setting, wire work and equipment transfer will take place intermittently through May on the following streets in Hamilton Township:

• White Horse Mercerville Rd.
• Klockner Rd.

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). 

Safety is our primary concern. PSE&G will work with the 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.

Hopewell 69KV

Please note: Construction schedule information is tentative and subject to change based on several factors, including weather and field conditions.

Q1 2021 Update

PSE&G will be upgrading and replacing utility poles along Route 31 (Pennington Road), and will continue along Pennington Hopewell Road, Moores Mill Mt Rose Road and Pennington Rocky Hill Road.  We expect construction to begin to begin on or around February 22, 2021.  This work will continue intermittently for six to 9 months.  Work will take place between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Some weekend work may be necessary.

We expect construction at the Mt. Rose Substation to begin Q2 2021. All work will take place within PSE&G property.  Work hours will be between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday>, as well as some nights and weekends, as needed. 

The station will be in-service by the summer of 2022 with landscaping and final restoration completed by the end of that same year. 

June 2018 Update

PSE&G will continue upgrading and replacing the utility poles and electric wire on the following streets:

• Pennington Road (Route 31) between Diverty Road and Blackwell Road

• Blackwell Road between Pennington Road (Route 31) and Pennington Lawrenceville Road

• Pennington Lawrenceville Road between Blackwell Road and Federal City Road

• Federal City Road between Pennington Lawrenceville Road and Blackwell Road

• Blackwell Road between Federal City Road and Cold Soil Road

• Cold Soil Road between Blackwell Road and Carter Road

Overhead construction activities will continue intermittently throughout 2019. Work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as some nights and weekends, as needed. All schedules are estimates, weather dependent and subject to change. Lane shifts, detours and road closures may be required during construction and will be coordinated with local police and traffic control.

February 2019 Update

PSE&G will continue upgrading and replacing the utility poles and electric wire on the following streets:

• Pennington Road (Route 31) between Diverty Road and Bull Run Road

• Bull Run Road between Pennington Road (Route 31) and Federal City Road

• Federal City Road between Bull Run Road and Bunker Hill Road

• Bunker Hill Road between Federal City Road and Stewarts Crossing Way

Overhead construction activities will continue intermittently throughout 2019. Work hours will be between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, as well as some nights and weekends, as needed. All schedules are estimates, weather dependent and subject to change. Lane shifts, detours and road closures may be required during construction and will be coordinated with local police and traffic control.

April 2019 Update

PSE&G will begin underground manholes and electrical equipment installtion on or about May 1, 2019, and to be completed by late August 2019.  Underground construction will take place along the following roadways:
• Pennington Lawrenceville Road between Blackwell Road and Federal City Road
• Federal City Road between Pennington Lawrenceville Road and Blackwell Road

Work activities will take place during the daytime, between 8:30a.m. and 6:30p.m., Monday through Friday.  Work schedules are estimates, weather dependent and subject to change.  Some aspects of this activity may result in unavoidable noise.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please note:  We do not expect this project to cause any service interruptions.

Detours and a road closure are required during construction and will be coordinated with the Hopewell Police Department and traffic control. Federal City Road between Pennington Lawrenceville Road and Blackwell Road, will be closed from 9a.m. – 6p.m. However, local traffic will continue to have access to residential driveways. 

Locust Street Restoration

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

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.

North Plainfield

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.

Somerville

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.

Trenton

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 Township

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.