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Woodbridge-Occoquan
Electric Transmission Reconductor Project
Overview
The conductor wire on the 230 kV electric transmission line that runs for 4.6 miles between our Woodbridge and Occoquan substations in Prince William and Fairfax counties needs to be replaced to maintain electric reliability for our customers. This project will replace the conductor wire and associated components on the existing structures, which will remain in place.
As part of our commitment to providing reliable electric service in the communities we serve, we are preparing to replace conductor wire on existing electric transmission structures that have been in service for over four decades.
During construction, wire pulling across roads will require temporary lane closures and short traffic stoppages for the safety of the public and our crews.
Purpose
Electric transmission planning engineers conduct studies to evaluate scenarios where the loss of electric transmission assets would result in an overload on the grid.
This project proactively addresses the issues identified in these studies to maintain federal reliability standards and strengthen grid resiliency.
Benefits
- Replaces the lines to meet current electrical and safety standards
- Partial co-location with another transmission line
Maps and Documents
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Timeline
Spring 2022
Complete right of way restoration
2021
October - December
Replace existing conductor wire
July
Begin access installation and forestry work
May
Hold virtual preconstruction meeting with community
2020
Q3 2020–Q2 2021
Project planning and permitting activities
July
Project announcement sent to landowners along the project corridor
Construction-Related Impacts
Service Interruption
Your electric service is not expected to be impacted by this project.
Equipment Lifespan
40 Years - The time the updated equipment will last once in service.
Traffic
There may be some traffic delays.
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