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SCE's Topanga Utility Underground Project
NOTICE: Important Information About Electrical System Upgrades in the Downtown Area of Topanga.
After many delays, the final stage of SCE's Topanga Utility Underground Project is scheduled to begin on 9/10/21 and be completed in approximately two months. Some of the work will be done during the daytime but mostly at night. Hours of operation will vary. *Please be advised these dates and times are subject to change due to unforeseen operational factors or inclement weather. Work hours will vary based on permit conditions.
Improvements Will Only Effect Those In & Around The Downtown Area
SCE will be replacing several old distribution poles and removing a number of distribution poles and sections of the overhead electrical wires and equipment in the downtown area. The overhead poles and wires are being replaced with underground facilities. SCE will also be replacing with new streetlights the two existing streetlights that are located at the intersection of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Old Topanga Canyon Road.
Project Area This work will take place on Topanga Canyon Boulevard and on Old Topanga Canyon Road, including the intersections of Old Topanga Canyon Road and Questa Cala Road. Traffic will be impacted within the boundaries identified on the project map located with this letter. Message boards will be posted in advance of the work zone. Intermittent lane closures will be in-place during work hours.
What to Expect • Trenching at the intersection of Questa Cala Rd. Accessing undergound vaults. Installing underground wiring. Several outages are required. Reconnecting services to new undergound electrical system. Removal of the poles and wires. • To ensure your safety during construction, there will be intermittent traffic lane and sidewalk closures. Crew members will use appropriate traffic control signs and flags. • For crews to work safely, SCE will schedule power outages during construction. In these cases, we will notify you by phone, text, email and mail at least 72 hours prior to the outages.
* NOTE: Only a small area of Topanga will be effected by the outages and those residents/businesses will be notified. *You can sign up to receive outage alerts using your preferred method of communication via sce.com/outage. Customer Service 1-800-655-4555 will provide the latest information about outages at sce.com/outage If you have questions, please visit our website: on.sce.com/upgrades Emergency or Downed Power Lines dial 911.
If you use medical equipment in your home, SCE offers a Medical Baseline program. To learn more about the program and its benefits, including enrollment, please visit sce.com or call SCE at 1-800-655-4555.