Why Are We Doing This Project?

Recent inspections and engineering analysis of the Q195 transmission line, and Q195 tap, revealed that many of the structures are in poor condition due to their age, woodpecker damage, insect damage and pole rot.

The Q195 transmission line and Q195 taps consist of 227 structures. This line rebuild project will:

• Replace 222 wood structures with weathering steel structures of a similar design. These steel structures will be able to support the weight of the new wires and can better withstand storms.
• Replace conductor (wire). The line will continue to operate as a 115kV line.
• Install the internal communication fiber optic cable the entire length of the line. This optical ground wire (OPGW) will increase internal communication reliability and security.

This project will help to improve the resiliency and reliability of the electric system to withstand severe weather and is part of our ongoing investments to deliver reliable energy to our customers and communities.

Where Is The Work Being Done?

This work will take place within the existing right-of-way (power line corridor) of the Q195 and Q195 tap, which extends from Littleton substation in Littleton, New Hampshire, to Whitefield substation in Whitefield, New Hampshire, with an approximately 9-mile portion traversing the Towns of Waterford and Concord in Vermont.

View the project mapping for Vermont segment. 

This transmission line crosses the following roads:

Dalton
Mirror Lake Road, New Hampshire Route 142 (Whitefield Road), Faraway Road, Mountain Road, Miller Road, Union Road, Landry Road, New Hampshire Route 135 

Littleton
New Hampshire Route 135 (Monroe Road), Interstate 93, both north and southbound lanes

Whitefield
No road crossings in the Town of Whitefield

Concord, Vermont
Walker Pit Road, Cozy Nook Road, Gristmill Pit Road

Waterford, Vermont
Old County Road

Community Outreach

We're committed to engaging municipal officials, residents, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders about upcoming project activities through municipal briefings, mailings, site meetings, virtual meetings and door-to-door outreach. We utilize a variety of outreach methods to ensure that all customers and property owners along our transmission lines receive adequate and timely information about our projects.

For this project, we will be sending periodic updates as letters mailed directly to all stakeholders, as well as a combination of the following additional methods:

• Door-to-door outreach
• Site visits (upon request)
• Virtual meetings (upon request)
• Signage placed strategically near construction areas or in residential areas
• Regular field presence to ensure the safety of our customers, nearby property owners, and our construction crews
• Read the Project Fact Sheet

Commitment to Safety

We take every safety precaution while working in local communities, and all people working on the construction project carry identification. The project work did not interrupt electric service to homes or businesses.

Have Questions?

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

For questions or more information about the project, please contact us at 888-926-5334 or NHProjectsInfo@eversource.com.