PG&E has started Phase 2 of the Underground Project.
Last Updated 2/13/2026
PG&E Phase 2 Update
PML MEMBER NOTICE – PG&E Project Information and Schedule Update
POSTED: January 28, 2026.
- The PG&E project has expanded to 8 crews.
- Crews are continuing with Wildfire Hardening of power lines in the area.
- PG&E is installing new service poles that include new coated wire specific for use in wildfire hardening. The existing service poles and wires will be removed with the installation of new power poles and wires.
- PG&E and their contractors will continue to use signage and provide traffic control during one lane operations.
- PG&E is continuing to install transformers and this portion of the project is almost complete.
- New underground electrical wire is in place and is being energized.
- PG&E will send in their own lineman in to finish up the electrical connections. When all the electrical work is completed, PG&E will come back through and remove their overhead lines leaving existing utility lines for telephone and internet service.
- Excavation and boring work are expected to continue through April.
- Electrical line work is expected to continue until the end of May or early June.
- PG&E anticipates both projects to be concluded by June.
Please see the PG&E project “Look Ahead” schedule below for the current work on Butler Way, Tannahill Drive, Salvador Court, Pleasant View Drive, Cassaretto Court, and Chamberlain Court.
PG&E Look Ahead Click Here
PG&E Contact: Carlos Martinez
Carlos Martinez
Electric Underground Outreach Specialist, Senior
Cell 209-981-8550
PG&E Power Line Undergrounding Project – Pine Mountain Lake
PG&E is undergrounding several miles of powerlines in Pine Mountain Lake in an effort to reduce the number of power outages in our area. The project timeline for 2025 is from April 21, 2025 to July 1, 2025. Members can expect one-lane traffic control and temporary delays on Elder Lane and Pine Mountain Drive in 2025.
PG&E will be providing weekly project construction location schedules.
The purpose of this page is to provide information on the project.
For any questions related to undergrounding or installing strong poles and covered powerlines, email undergrounding@pge.com or call 1-877-265-1399. PG&E will get back to you within 3-5 business days.
For questions or concerns regarding specific concerns related to the PML power line undergrounding project, please contact the following PG&E representative:
Jason Risen, Senior Electric Outreach Specialist/Yosemite Division
209-410-0395-Cell
Here is the update for this week.
- The Civil team is currently working on Pine Mountain Drive between Mills and Casaretto.
- The team is working on Pine Mountain Drive Monday through Saturday from 7 am until 7 pm until November 1st.
- There is one lane traffic control.
- The wait time for drivers is anticipated to be 10-15 mins per stop.
- PG&E will reach out to property owners to gain right of entry (ROE) to place boxes during this phase of the project.
For more information call Carlos, the Senior Outreach Specialist, from PG&E at 1 (209) 981-8550.
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