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. This work is required to install a new circuit in the vicinity of Syosset, Laurel Hollow Village and Cold Spring Harbor to improve system reliability and address load growth. All new poles and replacement poles will range in height from approximately 40 feet above grade level to 55 feet above grade level.

Project Timeline
Construction is scheduled to start in mid-March 2025 and be completed in August 2025. Crews will be working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am thru 5:00 pm.

The improvements we are making in your area include: 

• Installing approximately 13,000 feet of new underground distribution cable 
• Replacing twelve wood distribution poles and installing one new distribution pole
• Installing switching equipment to provide reinforced backup support in emergency or contingency situations
• Replacing existing equipment to improve reliability

 
Underground Project Route
Crews will install underground distribution cable:

• Beginning at the Syosset Substation, just north of Syosset-Woodbury Road, and traveling north on South Woods Road
• Heading northeast on Cold Spring Road, continuing on North Hempstead Turnpike (Route 25A ) to Moores Hill Road
• West on Moores Hill Road

 
Overhead Project Route
Crews will replace twelve poles and install one new pole and equipment along the following streets:

• Moores Hill Road west of Stewart Lane
• Moores Hill Road corner of Stewart Lane
• Moores Hill Road east of Stewart Lane
• Harbor Road north and south of 25A
• Route 25A east of Cold Spring Road
• White Oak Tree Road corner of Route 25A
• Cove Road north of The Lane
• Stillwell Lane east of Cold Spring Road

Frequently Asked Questions

• Will the project include 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 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.
• Will there be any 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.
• Whom can I contact for more information?
  If you have further questions, please call PSEG Long Island Customer Service at 1-800-490-0025 between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. As always, the safety of our customers and employees is our primary concern. Please proceed cautiously when travelling near our construction work zones.