PSEG Long Island Storm Upgrading Grid In North Bellmore

NORTH BELLMORE, NY — As part of the ongoing improvement to the energy grid, PSEG Long Island is making upgrades to the lines in North Bellmore.

The work started in mid-February and is expected to last up to nine months.

"PSEG Long Island is strengthening the electric lines that directly power homes and businesses because we know that electric reliability is more important than ever to our customers," said Peggy Keane, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Construction and Operations Services.

Storm-hardening improvements include:

• Stronger poles: PSEG Long Island will replace some existing utility poles with stronger, more durable poles that are capable of withstanding winds up to 135 mph.
• Narrow profiles: To help wires deflect falling limbs instead of catching them, PSEG Long Island will be installing shorter cross arms atop some poles.
• Stronger wire: Current wire will be replaced with more resilient and durable wire.
• Upgrading: PSEG Long Island will upgrade or replace worn equipment as necessary.

The upgrades are taking place:

• Bellmore Road between N Jerusalem Road and Alice Avenue
• Old Britton Road between Bellmore Road and Columbus Avenue
• Columbus Avenue between Old Britton Road and Armand Street
• Newbridge Road between Cliff Lane and Capri Place
• Jerusalem Avenue between Vollkommer Place and Pea Pond Road
• Maple Avenue between Bellmore Road and Pea Pond Road
• Pea Pond Road between Maple Avenue and Anderson Street
• Anderson Street between Pea Pond Road and Mona Court

To ensure traffic flows safely, PSEG Long Island will provide cones, flaggers and signage at the worksites, as needed.

PSEG Long Island prepares year-round for extreme weather to maintain reliable service for its 1.1 million customers. Since 2014, the company has made significant investments in strengthening the electric infrastructure.