Eversource Begins Redding to Wilton Electric System Upgrade

WILTON, CT — Electrical utility Eversource has scheduled an electric system upgrade called the Redding to Wilton Upgrade Project. The project is designed to improve the reliability of the electric system, and will begin in June.

The work will begin within the right of way (power line corridor) between the Peaceable Substation in Redding and the Wilton Substation at 53 Old Danbury Road passing through the towns of Redding, Weston, and Wilton.

Eversource intends to replace existing aged wood structures with new, more durable steel structures with a finish that "weathers" or darkens over time. In advance of that work, crews will conduct the utility's cyclical "vegetation maintenance program," which may include:

• Clearing of incompatible trees and/or removal of branches that are encroaching into the right of way;
• Removing tall-growing tree species that are incompatible to the transmission system, using manual climbing crews or mechanical tree-harvesting equipment, and tree-chipping machinery; and
• Removing vegetation within the cleared areas of the right of way, through cutting and mowing.

Eversource advised property owners that the project would result in no interruption of service. Additionally, all work is expected to take place on Eversource-owned property or within the limits of the utility easement on properties or on nearby properties, by workers carrying proper identification. All work is expected to be performed between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Weather or unexpected circumstances might dictate some work is done on Sunday, the utility advised.

Property owners may opt in to email or text message updates from Eversource by contacting TransmissionInfo@eversource.com or calling 1-800-793-2202 and providing the preferred method of contact