Crews replaced old power lines with new ones Tuesday.
Photo credit: Justin Stock

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Con Edison crews are replacing old power lines with newer ones on Baraud Road on the border of New Rochelle and Scarsdale.

Drivers are detoured to one lane going in both directions. Work is being done on the lines to prevent future power outages amid rough weather in recent months.

Work started in October and should be completed by the end of the year.

The repairs have affected Baraud Road and Candlewood Road in New Rochelle.

Sage Circle, Sturbridge Place, Tewekesbury Road, Williamsburg Close and several other streets in Scarsdale are also included.

A press release from the office of Assembly member Amy Paulin (D – District 88) said $200,000 has been invested in replacing 10 power line poles and 13 spans of wiring in response to constituents' concerns about the increasing number of electrical power outages that residents of certain city streets have endured in recent months.

Con Ed asks residents to report outages by calling 1-800-75-CONED or visiting www.conEd.com. They will determine if the cause is due to a fallen tree or other weather-related incidents requiring immediate attention. However, if there are persistent outages for no apparent reason, Paulin asks that residents call both Con Ed and her office, at (914) 723-1115 for assistance.