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.

Improvements
The improvements we are making in your area include: 

• Installing approximately 2,200 feet of new underground distribution cable and installing 300 feet of distribution cable
• Replacing approximately 500 feet of existing overhead distribution wire
• Replacing six existing wood poles and installing six new wood distribution poles
• Install switching equipment to provide reinforced backup support in emergency or contingency situations
• Replacing existing equipment to improve reliability

 
All new poles and replacement poles will range in height from approximately 38 feet above grade level to 48 feet above grade level.

Overhead Route
Crews will replace six poles and install six new poles and equipment along the following streets:

• Bay Boulevard from Nassau Expressway to Incinerator Road
• Johnson Road
• Bay Boulevard to Rockaway Turnpike
• Peninsula Boulevard just east of Rockaway Turnpike
• Rockaway Turnpike just north of West Broadway  

 
Underground Route
Crews will install underground distribution cable along:

• Johnson Road  
• Rason Road  
• Bay Boulevard on both sides of Nassau Expressway  
• Peninsula Boulevard between Rockaway Turnpike and Oxford Road  

 
Timeline
Construction work is scheduled to start August 2024 and be completed in December 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please see below for frequently asked questions. 

• Will there be 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 power outages?
  PSEG Long Island does not anticipate any power outages related to this project. In the event that a brief outage is required, all affected customers will be notified in advance.
• Will there be any traffic interruptions?
  There may be traffic and parking disruptions while the work is performed along the project route. To ensure traffic moves safely, PSEG Long Island will provide cones, flaggers and signage at the work sites, as needed.
• Whom can I contact for more information?
  If you would like to leave feedback about this project, please visit: https://www.psegliny.com/inthecommunity/currentinitiatives/reliabilityprojects. If you have further questions, please call PSEG Long Island Customer Service at 1-800-490-0025 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

  
As always, customer and employee safety is our primary concern. Please be cautious when traveling near our construction work zones.

POSTED DATE: 8/9/24