J136S Tap and I135/J136S Mainline
About the Project
J136S Tap Line:
The J136S Tap Line Rebuild Project will improve about 3.1 miles of the existing J136S Tap Line. The line will stay in service as a 115-kilovolt transmission line during the work. The project includes several upgrades. The current line has 42 structures and will be rebuilt with modern steel structures. The new line will be moved about 40 feet east of its current location. Two structures will be removed by re-positioning the lines, leaving a total of 40 structures once the work is complete. The project also includes replacing existing conductors and adding optical ground wire within the current right of way. Vegetation management will increase the maintained area in the right of way by 40-50 feet. The work will also include building new and improved access routes.
Mainline:
As one of the regional electricity providers, National Grid regularly upgrades its equipment to provide reliable electric service to homes and businesses. We are improving part of the electric transmission system to increase reliability, improve communication, and strengthen long-term performance. The project includes updating existing transmission structures and installing new optical ground wire along about 8.1 miles of the I135S/J136S transmission line. The work will replace three existing structures with three H-frame structures, add one new H-frame switch structure, replace some power lines, and install optical ground wire within the current right-of-way. When needed, the project will also include access-road improvements and vegetation management.
Project Benefits
The J136S Tap Line construction work will help meet future power needs. Adding optical ground wire will improve communication between substations and make the line more resistant to severe weather, such as lightning. The project will also replace damaged wooden structures with stronger steel structures.
- March 2024 - MAINLINE: Soil Borings Completed Begins
- March 2024 - MAINLINE: Soil Borings Completed Complete
- January 2027 - TAP LINE: Pre-Construction Activities Begins
- January 2027 - TAP LINE: Pre-Construction Activities Complete
- February 2027 - MAINLINE: Pre-Construction Activities Begins
- February 2027 - MAINLINE: Pre-Construction Activities Complete
- March 2027 - TAP LINE: Construction Begins
- Start April 2027 - MAINLINE: Construction Begins
- November 2027 - TAP LINE: Construction Complete
- Finish January 2028 - MAINLINE: Construction Complete
Phases of Construction
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Site Preparation
The first step is clearing trees and brush. This work allows construction crews to safely build access roads and remove trees that could fall onto the power lines.
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Environmental Controls
Next, steps are taken to protect the area during construction. These may include placing mats, silt fences, and containers for construction materials.
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Transmission Line Rebuilding
New foundations and structures are installed, along with fiber-optic cable and new wires. Old structures are removed, and new wires are energized. Crews use heavy equipment, including cranes.
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Restoration
Once construction is finished, crews will restore the work areas to their original condition as much as possible, unless permits or land agreements specify otherwise.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, need additional information, would like project materials translated, require interpretation services, or need hard copies of the MEPA filing, please contact Joe Carroll.
About the Project
J136S Tap Line:
The J136S Tap Line Rebuild Project will improve about 3.1 miles of the existing J136S Tap Line. The line will stay in service as a 115-kilovolt transmission line during the work. The project includes several upgrades. The current line has 42 structures and will be rebuilt with modern steel structures. The new line will be moved about 40 feet east of its current location. Two structures will be removed by re-positioning the lines, leaving a total of 40 structures once the work is complete. The project also includes replacing existing conductors and adding optical ground wire within the current right of way. Vegetation management will increase the maintained area in the right of way by 40-50 feet. The work will also include building new and improved access routes.
Mainline:
As one of the regional electricity providers, National Grid regularly upgrades its equipment to provide reliable electric service to homes and businesses. We are improving part of the electric transmission system to increase reliability, improve communication, and strengthen long-term performance. The project includes updating existing transmission structures and installing new optical ground wire along about 8.1 miles of the I135S/J136S transmission line. The work will replace three existing structures with three H-frame structures, add one new H-frame switch structure, replace some power lines, and install optical ground wire within the current right-of-way. When needed, the project will also include access-road improvements and vegetation management.
Project Benefits
The J136S Tap Line construction work will help meet future power needs. Adding optical ground wire will improve communication between substations and make the line more resistant to severe weather, such as lightning. The project will also replace damaged wooden structures with stronger steel structures.
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Phases of Construction
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Site Preparation
The first step is clearing trees and brush. This work allows construction crews to safely build access roads and remove trees that could fall onto the power lines.
-
Environmental Controls
Next, steps are taken to protect the area during construction. These may include placing mats, silt fences, and containers for construction materials.
-
Transmission Line Rebuilding
New foundations and structures are installed, along with fiber-optic cable and new wires. Old structures are removed, and new wires are energized. Crews use heavy equipment, including cranes.
-
Restoration
Once construction is finished, crews will restore the work areas to their original condition as much as possible, unless permits or land agreements specify otherwise.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, need additional information, would like project materials translated, require interpretation services, or need hard copies of the MEPA filing, please contact Joe Carroll.