BEDFORD – Duke Energy plans to clear out vegetation overgrowth along several high-voltage power lines in the Bedford and Mitchell area. The project will help ensure safe and reliable service across the Duke Energy electric system, which carries power for thousands of customers in the region.
Because these high-voltage lines span several miles, and in some places cross rugged and remote terrain, a specialty contract helicopter tree trimming crew, using an aerial saw, will safely side-trim trees and vegetation along key power line corridors. The helicopter and aerial saw provide a way to trim trees in hard-to-reach locations.
The work is expected to begin on or about Tuesday, January 6 in Bedford and take up to three days to complete, depending on weather conditions. Work is expected to begin in Mitchell and the Petersburg area on or about Thursday, January 8 and take up to three weeks to complete depending on weather conditions.
The project will help ensure safe and reliable service across the Duke Energy electric system, which carries power for thousands of customers in the region.
Because these high-voltage lines span several miles, and in some places cross rugged and remote terrain, a specialty contract helicopter tree trimming crew, using an aerial saw, will safely side-trim trees and vegetation along key power line corridors. The helicopter and aerial saw provide a way to trim trees in hard-to-reach locations.
Federal regulations mandate that key power transmission line corridors be free of vegetation that might interfere with safely operating and maintaining those power lines. Property owners along the corridors have been notified by mail, in person or via a door hanger. All areas where the helicopter will work have been clearly flagged and marked in advance of trimming.
For more information about our program and policies, visit duke-energy.com/trees. Those who have questions about the project can call Duke Energy Vegetation Management at 800-723-9684.
