Lake Cavanaugh Road Electric System Reliability Improvement Project

In an ongoing effort to deliver safe and reliable energy to the Lake Cavanaugh area, PSE and Potelco electric crews will soon begin working to upgrade a section of our electric system along Lake Cavanaugh Road to help improve electric reliability. These improvements will include relocating a section of the existing overhead electric wire to underground and upgrading related electric equipment. Please see Below for project details.


Project Details

Who: Site preparation crews from Power X and crews from PSE and Potelco

What: Relocating a section of the existing overhead electric wire to underground and upgrading related electric equipment

Where: Portion of Lake Cavanaugh Road, Mount Vernon

When: Site preparation crews are anticipated to begin in July; work is expected to last up to three (3) months. Electric cres from Potelco are anticipated to begin in late September; work is expected to last up to three (3) months

  • Project dates and duration could vary based on inclement weather and emergency crew assignments
  • Work hours are typically Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm

What You Can Expect

  • You may notice colorful paint of flags marking current utilities, as well as stakes in the ground; these paint markings are temporary and will fade with time
  • Signs and traffic control flaggers will guide vehicles and pedestrians safely through the work zone
    • One lane of Lake Cavanaugh Road will most likely be closed during working hours
  • There will be typical construction noise from trucks and heavy machinery during working hours
  • Some customers may experience a planned power outage because of this work
    • Impacted customers will be notified of any planned outages a few days in advance
    • Please ensure your contact information is up to date on the PSE account through pse.com
  • Once work is complete, crews will go back over the work zone and clear any remaining debris

Email or call, PSE Project Manager, Steve Brock at 360-766-5494 with any questions. Reference job number 101117708.

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