What: As part of its everyday work to provide electricity to customers and communities, Eversource will be moving a large transformer from Hooksett to one of the company’s substations in Manchester. The delivery is part of a transmission system upgrade designed to boost reliability for customers and improve the flow of power in the area.
This equipment will step down, or decrease, voltage from the regional electric grid to the local system serving residential and commercial customers. The equipment is approximately 7 feet tall and nearly 148,000 pounds, requiring a special truck for delivery.
When: Wednesday, September 3, between 5:45 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., weather permitting, in accordance with the Department of Transportation permit for this work.
Where: The convoy will travel at a slow rate of speed from Hooksett to Manchester and will be accompanied by designated escort vehicles. Please see the route map below for details.
