Activity along Route 12 just south of Boonville is part of the ‘Smart Path Connect Project’ that will upgrade power lines, energy transmission

BOONVILLE- Everyone seems to be asking what all the activity is that’s been going on along State Route 12, just south of Boonville. We have an answer!

According to National Grid’s Strategic Communications Manager Jared Paventi, construction crews are busy preparing the kick-off to a major upgrade project that’s in partnership between New York’s Power Authority and National Grid.

Basically, the project’s goal is to replace the old wooden power poles along the line with steel, which will reduce maintenance needs and improve overall transmission.

The project is being undertaken across the state to support New York’s clean energy goals.

There are two legs to the project, which include Massena to Clinton and Croghan to Marcy. Construction is officially expected to commence October 13.

National Grid image.

The project will traverse the towns of Croghan, Greig, New Bremen, Lyonsdale and Watson in Lewis County, NY and the Towns of Boonville, Floyd, Marcy, Steuben, and Trenton, in Oneida County.

Headline image by Brian Trainor.