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Woburn to Wakefield Line Project
Why Are We Doing This Project?
This project will improve reliability and address the growing need for electricity in the area. You can sign up for routine email updates about project construction.
Where Is This Work Being Done?
This project includes a new 345-kilovolt (kV) underground transmission line that will connect Eversource’s Woburn Substation and National Grid’s Wakefield Junction Substation.
The line will extend approximately 8.5 miles between two existing substations, passing through Woburn, Winchester, Stoneham and Wakefield. The project also includes improvements within the existing fence lines of the Woburn and Wakefield substations.
Eversource will be constructing 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.

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About This Project
- Route length: Approximately 8.5 miles
- Line voltage: 345,000 volt (345-kilovolt [kV]) underground transmission line)
- Siting review by: EFSB
Traffic Management Plans
Working in consultation with town officials, we developed Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) for the construction of the Woburn to Wakefield Line Project.
The TMPs include conditions specific to routing by the Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) in its decision, a detailed site plan showing underground line location, hours of construction, and area-specific traffic controls. All TMPs are subject to change and may be updated often.
Due to size, TMPs may take extra time to open/download.
When Is The Work Being Done?
- Start of construction: 2018
- Projected in-service date: Fourth quarter 2023
*subject to change
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
We're committed to keeping neighbors, businesses and community members informed on project activities during construction. Sign up to receive email updates.
Construction is not expected to interrupt electric service to homes or businesses.
Stoneham
Over the next several weeks, crews will perform pipe testing at manhole locations along Elm Street, Main Street, and Montvale Avenue. During this work, box trucks and generators will be positioned at consecutive manhole locations for up to two weeks. Lane alterations will be necessary.
Starting this week, crews will begin installing wells on Montvale Avenue near Lindenwood Cemetery to support upcoming work at the Sweetwater Brook.
You can speak to the crews, police detail officers, or contact the outreach team to inform them of known deliveries, visitors, or appointments. Additionally, due to weather, or unexpected circumstances, work hours may be extended, or work may be performed on alternative dates.
Daytime construction activity in Woburn will occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Steel road plates will be used to safely secure excavated areas at the end of each work shift.
As construction continues, please note that the Woburn Police Department may modify the traffic management plans based on their judgement and expertise. This includes street closures and traffic detours to ensure public safety. Please exercise caution when approaching active work areas to minimize risks to personal safety and to avoid interfering with construction.
Once work in your area is complete, crews will temporarily pave sections of the road. Final restoration activities will occur when the project is complete.
Wakefield
For information specific to Wakefield, please visit the Greater Boston and New Hampshire Solution.
Winchester
Daytime, in-street construction activities will occur between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Steel road plates will be used to safely secure excavated areas at the end of each work shift.
As construction continues, the Winchester Police Department may modify the traffic management plans based on their judgement and expertise. This includes street closures and traffic detours to ensure public safety. Please exercise caution when approaching active work areas to minimize risks to personal safety and to avoid interfering with construction.
Once work in your area is complete, crews will temporarily pave sections of the road. Final restoration activities will occur when the project is complete.
Woburn
On Lake Avenue, crews are preparing for an HDD crossing of the Horn Pond Culvert.
Daytime construction activity in Woburn will occur between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Steel road plates will be used to safely secure excavated areas at the end of each work shift.
As construction continues, please note that the Woburn Police Department may modify the traffic management plans based on their judgement and expertise. This includes street closures and traffic detours to ensure public safety. Please exercise caution when approaching active work areas to minimize risks to personal safety and to avoid interfering with construction.
Once work in your area is complete, crews will temporarily pave sections of the road. Final restoration activities will occur when the project is complete.
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.