National Grid Conducting R.I. Transmission Line Maintenance

North Smithfield to Providence Work Aimed at Improving System Reliability

PROVIDENCE, RI - Over the next several months, National Grid will be performing maintenance and replacement work on transmission lines in the towns of North Smithfield, Lincoln, North Providence and Providence. 

This work includes replacing some of the key support structures along the project route. There will also be vegetation clearing in some areas. The work will progress from north to south along the transmission corridor that roughly parallels Rt. 146 and crosses Rts. 146, I-295, George Washington Highway, Twin River Road, Old Louisquisset Pike, Charles St, Mineral Spring Ave, Branch Ave and multiple side streets.

Crews will be located in a given area from a few days to a few weeks at a time. Phases of the project may be completed over time and crews may revisit the same location along the right-of-way several times until the work is completed.

This work does not require electric outages to homes or businesses. If you have any questions, or would like additional information about the project, please contact Margaret Neves at National Grid at 1-800-559-0241.

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