Why are we performing this project?
SCE is working to further reduce the threat of wildfire by burying power lines in high-risk areas. The targeted undergrounding effort will make the electrical system more reliable during extreme weather conditions by increasing protection from high winds, vegetation, and other hazards that could cause fires or power outages. We understand this work may impact you and we thank you for your understanding. For more information about SCE’s Targeted Undergrounding (TUG) program, visit www.sce.com/tug.
This project page will be updated and maintained through the life cycle of this project to keep you informed. For additional information on this project, you may connect with us at sceprojects@sce.com. Please reference the name of this project in your email.
This project to underground electrical assets will begin approx. Q1 of 2025. This project will underground approximately 1.5 miles of overhead assets along POTRERO RD as part of SCE’s efforts around wildfire mitigation. Once construction begins road closures and/or encroachments may be necessary to complete the work safely and as quickly as possible.
Customers will not experience a power outage until construction is completed and it becomes necessary to in-service new assets. Those customers that may experience a brief in-service power interruption will be notified in advance.
SCE will continue to work with elected officials and community leaders to ensure transparency, a regular cadence of communication and the safe delivery of power to your community.
Public Safety Consideration
Work will be primarily focused for approximately 1.5 miles along POTRERO RD. This work will require heavy equipment and may call for temporary road closures or encroachments. Flaggers will be posted to safely direct traffic through this primary thoroughfare.
Please adhere to temporarily posted traffic regulations and yield to directions from the field crews. Doing so will ensure your and crew safety.
Additional Resources
Updates will be provided as we near project deployment and execution.