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UCMP Hartford

Where Is This Work Being Done?

The 1704 underground transmission line runs from the Southwest Hartford Substation to South Meadow Substation, and the 1722 line runs from Southwest Hartford Substation to Northwest Hartford Substation.

The proposed replacement lines will follow the same or similar route whenever possible, under the roadway.

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About this project

  • Route length: 7 miles
  • Line voltage: 115 kilovolts (kV)
  • Siting review by: Connecticut Siting Council (CSC)

When Is The Work Being Done?

  • Petition filing to CSC: December 29, 2023
  • CSC filing decision: June 2024
  • Proposed start of construction: Early 2025
  • Construction completion: Late 2026*
  • Commissioning and project restoration: Late 2027*

*Subject to change, pending necessary approvals

Siting Review

This project's petition with the Connecticut Siting Council was approved in June 2024. Environmental permits will also be required from state and federal agencies. 

Community Outreach

We are committed to engaging city officials, residents, businesses, community groups and other interested stakeholders about the project through meaningful engagement. Our team strives to incorporate local feedback as feasible.

Project team members will remain engaged with the community to provide schedule updates and address questions and concerns. Information is available in Spanish and other languages upon request.

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 transmission project information hotline at 1-800-793-2202 or email ProjectInfo@eversource.com.