American Transmission Co. will soon start work on the existing transmission line that runs alongside US Highway 41 between the Sunset Point Substation, located in the town of Oshkosh, and the Ellinwood Substation, located in the City of Oshkosh.

The work consists of replacing six structures with steel poles on concrete foundations, as well as adding another six new steel poles. In addition, we will also be adding a second circuit (i.e, a second set of wires) on the remaining structures on the existing line by replacing the steel “arms” on these structures. This will accommodate the second circuit that will be placed on the 3.8 mile line along Highway 41 and across a portion of Lake Butte des Morts.  In addition to the work along the existing transmission line corridor, there will be some construction activities inside the two substations.

NOTE:  There will be a few periodic lane closures and diversions along Koeller Street to accommodate the construction vehicles and work taking place during the project.  The appropriate traffic control procedures, warning and directional signage, and other safety measures will be in place to alert drivers with respect to the lane closures.

At a glance
Communities affected: City and Town of Oshkosh
Length of line: Approximately 3.8 miles
End points: Ellinwood Substation and Sunset Substation
Voltage: 138 kilovolts
Status of project: Construction expected to begin in August 2007.

Schedule
Construction expected to begin: August 2007
In-service: December 2007

For more information or to comment on the project, e-mail David Hovde or call 866.899.3204, ext. 6550.