GREENVILLE — The Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is planning to move a Plumas County stretch of power lines underground on Highway 89 between Moccasin and Indian Falls in the coming months.
The power company made the announcement Monday saying that it is part of the PG&E Community Wildfire Safety Program.
In total, about 2.2 miles of lines that run along the highway will be buried in an effort to reduce wildfire risk in the area. During the construction process, which the release said would likely be wrapped up in late August, there will be one-way traffic control in construction zones.
“PG&E is building and expanding its electric system underground to not only help reduce wildfires caused by equipment, it will also help to reduce the need for wildfire safety-related power outages,” said a release issued Monday by PG&E. “Undergrounding will also help protect trees, improve system reliability and beautify communities.”
Previously, the company undergrounded just short of three miles worth of lines on Highway 89 south of Canyon Dam and is working on other lines along Highway 70 east of the Butte and Plumas county line.
Later this year, PG&E said it plans to cover more areas on the west side of Plumas County consisting of more work on both Highways 89 and 70. The release said the total project will cover about 60 miles within Plumas County.
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