Susquehanna River Transmission Line Crossing

Project Overview

Riggs Distler completed this difficult reconductoring project for a transmission line spanning the Susquehanna River. The 1.1-mile river crossing is supported by three lattice towers, one of which is installed in the middle of the river. The line also passes above an energized 69kv line, active railroad track, a parking lot, fishermen in the river, and an active dam.

Challenges Overcome

The project involved complex logistical challenges. Ensuring the safety of our staff and the public was a foremost concern, as the project area saw continuous active use by pedestrians, boaters, vehicles, and trains. Since the line passed above an active railroad, all construction had to be scheduled around trains passing through the project area, requiring careful coordination with the railroad company. Installing 1.1 miles of new transmission line over a major river is no easy feat, and our team developed ingenious solutions, utilizing equipment trucks, boats, and helicopters to get the job done.