PSEG Long Island Begins Work In East Patchogue, North Bellport, And Brookhaven

EAST PATCHOGUE, NY — PSEG Long Island has begun circuit reliability upgrades in East Patchogue, North Bellport, and Brookhaven to improve the reliability of the energy grid, officials stated in a news release.

The storm-hardening work on the circuit began in early January as a part of the “Power On” program, and it will last for about three months.

Licensed and approved contractors will work along mainline distribution lines in the hamlets to ensure traffic moves safely, with PSEG providing cones, flaggers, and signage at the worksites, as needed. Local officials will be notified in advance regarding any potential traffic concerns.

Officials say the improvements will include:

• The replacement of stronger poles capable of withstanding winds up to 135 mph. The new poles will be about the same height as the existing poles, have stronger bases, and will be placed no more than five feet from current locations. PSEG will actively coordinate the removal of old poles with other outside agencies.
• Narrow profiles to help wires deflect falling limbs.
• Stronger wire will be more resilient and durable.
• Upgrading: PSEG will upgrade or replace worn equipment as necessary.

PSEG crews will work on the following streets in East Patchogue, North Bellport and Brookhaven:

• Beaver Dam Road between Wards Lane and Station Road
• Station Road between Beaver Dam Road and south of Maple Avenue
• Association Road/Maple Avenue between Station Road and Fuoco Road
• Fuoco Road between Association Road and Head of the Neck Road
• Head of the Neck Road between Fuoco Road and N Dunton Avenue
• North Dunton Avenue between Plymouth Avenue and S Country Road
• South Country Road between Union Avenue and Durkee Lane

Peggy Keane, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of construction and operations services, said the Power On infrastructure improvement project in the area is part of the "ongoing, multi-year effort to continue to improve electric reliability for our customers."

“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,” she added.

For more project details, visit https://www.psegliny.com/inthecommunity/currentinitiatives/stormhardeningprojects.