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345kV Line (Woburn to Wakefield)
January 23, 2023
Eversource construction crews will return to your neighborhood to continue construction activity for the Woburn to Wakefield Line Project. This project is designed to increase reliability of the electric grid in the area to meet growing demands for electricity. Over the past several weeks, crews have conducted soil and water testing as well as roadway mark-outs near Horn Pond in advance of this work. Crews from McCourt Construction, WA Chester, and Midwest Mole will complete a horizontal directional drilling (HDD) method to install an underground transmission line crossing the Horn Pond Brook on Lake Avenue. Once complete, crews intend to connect the remaining sections of duct bank on Lake Avenue.
Construction Hours
Construction hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Some work may be conducted beyond normal work hours with approval from the City of Woburn.
Construction Activities
Next week, crews will begin preparing the work zone, staging equipment, and excavating in the roadway. Installation of a transmission line by HDD is generally accomplished in three stages. The first stage consists of drilling a small hole, called a pilot hole. The second stage involves enlarging the pilot hole to a size suitable for installation of the pipe that will house the transmission line. The third stage consists of pulling the pipe back into the enlarged hole. The transmission line will eventually be pulled through the pipe.
Traffic Management
We coordinate closely with the Woburn Police Department and City officials to maintain a safe and effective flow of traffic around project work areas. One lane of access will be maintained on Lake Avenue while a vehicle detour will utilize Arlington Road. Local access to property owners and businesses will be maintained along with large vehicle traffic. If access is obstructed, please catch the attention of a police detail officer or crew member at the work zone to assist with your access needs. See the map for remaining work areas.
Stay Informed
- Phone:1-833-836-0302
- Email: ProjectInfoMA@eversource.com
- Receive updates by signing up at https://bit.ly/ESWWSignUp
- Website: https://bit.ly/EversourceWW
July 2022
Starting soon, Eversource construction crews will resume construction activity in your neighborhood for the Woburn to Wakefield Line Project. This project is designed to increase the reliability of the electric grid in the area to meet growing demands for electricity by installing a new 345 kV (kilovolt) transmission line. Crews from McCourt Construction will continue installing duct bank on Washington Street and Cross Street. An additional crew will install a manhole (vault) on Cross Street between Holton Street and Adams Road. To prepare for this work, some work activities will be completed in advance.
Construction Hours:
McCourt Construction will be working Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with the manhole installation occurring on Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Some work may be conducted beyond normal work hours with approval from Town officials.
Construction Work
Currently, crews are preparing a trenchless crossing of the Aberjona River on Washington Street and installing duct bank on Washington Street and Cross Street. Starting soon, one crew will excavate the manhole location during daytime hours, followed by installation via crane on Saturday, July 16.
Traffic Management
We coordinate closely with the Winchester Police Department and Town officials to maintain a safe and effective flow of traffic around project work areas. During the manhole excavation, vehicles will utilize a one-lane, alternating traffic pattern around the work zone. During the manhole installation, vehicles will follow a detour on Holton Street and Adams Road. Local access to property owners and businesses will be maintained along with large vehicle traffic. If access is obstructed, please catch the attention of a police detail officer or crew member to assist with your access needs.
Stay Informed – Contact Us
- Phone:1-800-793-2202
- Email: projectinfo@eversource.com
- Get project email updates by signing up at https://bit.ly/EversourceWWsignup or scan the QR code to the right
- Website: https://bit.ly/EversourceWW
June 2022
McCourt Construction will be working Tuesday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm in Winchester and from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. in Woburn. Occasional work may be conducted beyond normal hours based on approval from municipal staff. Below is an overview of the work zones:
Winchester
- Washington Street: One crew is excavating and installing duct bank, near Sunset Road and Andrea Circle. In the same area, crews are preparing for a trenchless crossing adjacent to the roadway.
- Cross Street: One crew is completing water connections to several properties between Washington Street and Forest Street. Once complete, one crew will begin excavating and installing duct bank on Cross Street, between Washington and Forest. In the coming weeks, McCourt will install a precast manhole (vault) on Washington Street between Marion and Cardinal Street. Temporary road closures may be required during the manhole installation.
Woburn
- Cross Street: One crew is excavating and installing duct bank between Main Street and Wendell Street.
- Lake Avenue: One crew will begin excavating and installing duct bank between Pickering Street and Arlington Road. Additional test pits are being conducted this week.
- Montvale Avenue: One crew is completing a short stretch of duct bank near the I-93 interchange.
Eversource is committed to being a good neighbor and doing any work with respect for you and your property.
Keeping you Informed
Stay in Touch
- 1-800-793-2202
- ProjectInfo@eversource.com
- Visit the project website
Field outreach representatives will be in touch with door hanger notices updating people on construction activities.
March 2022
This Spring, Eversource construction crews will return to your neighborhood to continue construction activity for the Woburn to Wakefield Line Project. This project is designed to increase reliability of the electric grid in the area to meet growing demands for electricity. As we perform this necessary work, we are continuing to follow COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. Crews from McCourt Construction will be installing duct bank on Washington Street and Cross Street along with several manholes (vaults) on Cross Street. To prepare for this work, some work activities will be completed beforehand. Property owners will be notified in advance of work occurring in your area.
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Construction Work Current activities include duct bank installation on Washington Street between Sunset Road and Cross Street. Other current activities include water relocations on Cross Street between Washington Street and Forest Street to prepare for upcoming duct bank and manhole (vault) installations on Cross Street later this season. | |
Traffic Management We coordinate closely with the Winchester Police Department and town officials to maintain a safe and effective flow of traffic. We will maintain two lanes of traffic near the “jack and bore”. Lane closures and detours may be necessary during duct bank installation. Local access to property owners and businesses will be maintained along with large vehicle traffic. Vehicle detours for Washington Street currently utilize the Sunset Road neighborhood. Vehicle detours on Cross Street currently utilize Forest Street. Local access to property owners and businesses will be maintained along with large vehicle traffic. | |
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