[Photo from last weekend]
Hey, Avenue A will be closed between East Fourth Street and East Seventh Street from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and tomorrow. (Curious if the Avenue will actually be closed for all those listed hours.)
Con Ed is installing a new transformer or something at the substation between Fifth Street and Sixth Street.
The flashing signs up on the Avenue suggest that motorists use an alternate route, which is NOT through Tompkins Square Park. As for cyclists, you can ride on the sidewalk like you normally do. (OMG! Kidding! Jeez!)
On a more serious note, EVG reader Tin Can On 5th noted the removal of the last tree on Avenue A alongside the substation …
Not sure if the tree came down because of this weekend's work … or if the tree was diseased.
Updated 10:11 a.m.
One of the cranes on A is right where the tree used to be…
Previously on EV Grieve:
A reminder not to drive on Avenue A next weekend
They began ripping up the streets extremely loudly at like 1am! It was nuts! I was drunk and tried to steal one of their little cement things i think. I asked how late they work until and guy said tip 7am.
ReplyDeleteNot loving it that I live in a tenement building right next to the substation, with all the crane work going on. Seems as though in the last few years there have been too many accidents with cranes affecting nearby apartment buildings. I should go find somewhere else to stay for the next day or two!
ReplyDeleteHow often do they need to replace those transformers, anyway? I just saw your link to the transformer that was replaced just two years ago at this same substation. Was it a lemon? Anyway, breaking down the old transformer by cutting it into pieces (that's what one worker today told me they did) explains the constant chainsawing I've been hearing that's been setting my teeth on edge. Grrr.
ReplyDeleteThe old transformer was pieced out months ago by a specialized company... (That did an excellent job I might add). Coned did that so they wouldn't inconvenience neighbors with road closures, big cranes, excessive noise, etc...
DeleteThere are several transformers at this location nearing their end of life. Coned is simply upgrading the transformers to help continue reliable service to those that are fed electricity by this substation. A necessary inconvenience to keep the lights on :)