ODEC will use new, weathering steel, single pole structures for the new lines, replacing the existing two-pole braced H-frame wooden structures. The new poles will be standalone, near the existing structures, and about 25 feet higher than the existing poles. Both lines will be constructed at the same time to avoid power disruptions, reduce community impacts during construction, and manage construction costs. Once the new lines are in service, the existing H-frame structures will be removed, and the work areas restored.
