PG&E resumes underground power line work in California’s Plumas County

(UI) — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has resumed its efforts to bury power lines in Plumas County, California, after work was paused due to the Park Fire.

Undergrounding power lines is considered the most effective way to reduce wildfire risk from electrical equipment, lowering the chance of ignitions by nearly 98% in high-risk areas. This process also improves reliability by reducing outages caused by winter storms and, in some cases, eliminates the need for safety shutoffs.

Motorists should plan for additional travel time, with delays of about 15 minutes expected on Highway 89 and up to 30 minutes on Highway 70, except for holidays. The projects are scheduled to be completed in 2025, with breaks for winter weather.

Current work is underway in several areas:

• Throughout the town of Greenville, particularly on Hot Springs Road, Hideaway Road, Forgay Avenue, and Alta Camp Road. This work will continue through the end of October.
• On Highway 70, from Paxton to the Spanish Creek campground, with completion expected by late October.
• On Highway 70, from Virgilia to Grays Flat, also continuing through late October.
• On Highway 70, from Elephant Tunnel toward Caribou Road. This project began in December 2022, with breaks during winter, and will continue through late October.

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