Electrical upgrades along Mountain Home Road will begin in mid-April
WHAT:
Chelan County PUD will perform upgrades on the electrical system along Mountain Home Rd. from the intersection with E Leavenworth Rd. south approximately one-half mile. The work is needed to upgrade aging equipment and maintain reliable electric service. The existing overhead section of the line will be converted underground.
WHEN & WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Work is scheduled to begin in mid-April and continue for approximately 8 weeks.
- Working hours are generally Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
- We anticipate periodic, one-lane, flagger-controlled traffic throughout the duration of the project. Please watch for signage in the area.
- Power outages may be needed. Affected customers will be notified prior to any outages.
- Underground conduit will be installed with combination of Directional Bore and open trench. PUD crews will install new electrical cables and associated equipment throughout the project.
- The existing section of overhead wire and poles will be converted to underground.
- Landscaping that is blocking access to electrical equipment (poles/vaults) and is in the public right-of-way will be permanently removed. We do not expect to disturb landscaping on private property.
- Communication wires will be removed by the communications companies at a later date. PUD crews will then remove the old poles.