J136S Tap and I135/J136S Mainline

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.