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Woburn to Wakefield Line Project

Why Are We Doing This Project? 

This project improves reliability and addresses the growing need for electricity in the area. We completed construction of our portion of the project in March 2024, and the new transmission line was energized and put into service on March 25, 2024. Restoration along the project route is underway and will be completed in 2024. 

Where Is This Work Being Done?

The new 345-kilovolt (kV) underground transmission line connects our Woburn substation and National Grid’s Wakefield Junction substation.

The line extends approximately 8.5 miles between two existing substations, passing through Woburn, Winchester, Stoneham and Wakefield.

We have constructed the new line from the Woburn Substation through Woburn, Winchester and Stoneham to the Wakefield border. For more information specific to the Town of Wakefield, please visit the Greater Boston and New Hampshire Solution.

Map showing the route of the new Woburn to Wakefield transmission line.

* Click to enlarge


About This Project

  • Route length: Approximately 8.5 miles
  • Line voltage: 345,000 volt (345-kilovolt [kV]) underground transmission line)
  • Siting review by: EFSB

    Construction Updates

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    Construction is not expected to interrupt electric service to homes or businesses.

    Stoneham

    Week of May 20

    Main Street

    • Crews recently milled a section of roadway between Montvale Avenue and Flint Avenue. This Monday night, crews will pave this section of roadway during nighttime hours.

    Montvale Avenue 

    • Crews are restoring the stone wall at Stoneham Bank and continue restoring pavement at the parking lot located at 68 Montvale Ave.

    General work hours are Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Nighttime work hours are 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Some work may extend beyond normal work hours based on approval from municipal officials.

    As construction continues, the police department may modify the traffic management plans based on their judgment and expertise. Please exercise caution when approaching active work areas to minimize risks to personal safety and to avoid interfering with construction.

    Final restoration activities will occur this year.

    Wakefield

    For information specific to Wakefield, please visit the Greater Boston and New Hampshire Solution.

    Winchester

    Week of May 20

    Cross Street

    Crews are conducting curb and sidewalk improvements, in sections, to areas impacted by construction on Cross Street starting between Wendell Street and Cleveland Road.

    In some areas, crews will begin to remove sections of curb and sidewalk, then install new curb before forming and pouring new sidewalks. In other areas, crews will remove and replace cobbles or install asphalt berms during milling and paving activities.

    Border Street 

    Crews are completing sidewalk restoration at the corner of Border Street and Main Street. Residents may find alternate parking on Pickering Street or Sheridan Circle, as needed.

    General work hours are Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some work may extend beyond normal work hours based on approval from municipal officials.

    As construction continues, the police department may modify the traffic management plans based on their judgment and expertise. Please exercise caution when approaching active work areas to minimize risks to personal safety and to avoid interfering with construction.


    Woburn

    Week of May 20

    Montvale Avenue

    • One crew is restoring a section of curb and sidewalk at the corner of Albany Street and Montvale Avenue.

    Lake Ave/Border Street

    • One crew is restoring the intersection of Lake Avenue and Arlington Road.
    • A second crew is restoring curbs and sidewalks on the opposite side of Lake Avenue between Pickering Street and Lake Terrace. Residents may find alternate parking on Pickering Street, Lake Terrace, or at Horn Pond.
    • Additional crews are working with city staff to complete sidewalk restoration at the intersection of Border Street and Main Street.
    • After Memorial Day, crews will begin milling Lake Avenue, from the Woburn Substation to Pickering Street, as well as Border Street and the portion of Pickering Street along the project route. Crews will begin milling the roadway, adjust roadway castings, then conduct final paving and striping.

      General work hours are Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Some work may extend beyond normal work hours based on approval from based on weekly municipal officials.

      As construction continues, the police department may modify the traffic management plans based on their judgment and expertise. Please exercise caution when approaching active work areas to minimize risks to personal safety and to avoid interfering with construction.

      Siting Review

      The Massachusetts ESFB Petition Filing is part of the regulatory review process, as defined by Massachusetts state statutes.

      On February 28, 2018, we received approval from the EFSB to construct the project. See the EFSB 15-04 Final Decision.

      Community Outreach

      Before starting construction in a community, we mail start of construction letters to property owners along the route. In addition, door-to door outreach is done in advance of each major construction phase to keep property owners informed.

      Have Questions?

      Keeping the lines of communication open is an important part of our work in your community.

      For more information about this project, please call the project information hotline at 1-833-836-0302 or email ProjectInfoMA@eversource.com.