Electric Utility Undergrounding
PROJECT COMPLETE
The city’s Electric Utility Department worked in conjunction with Duke Energy® to underground the overhead power lines that run along the south side of Fairbanks Avenue between Interstate 4 and Harper Street. Construction started in late 2018, and is now complete. The remaining poles that hold other utilities, such as TV and cable lines, are scheduled to be removed by the end of 2020 along with the installation of new street lights. This project, funded by a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) grant, helps improve reliability for this corridor and enhances this valuable gateway into Winter Park.
Project Information
Publicity/Media Coverage
- Winter Park to bury power lines along Fairbanks Avenue – Orlando Sentinel (October 13, 2018)
- Undergrounding project to commence on Fairbanks – Winter Park/Maitland Observer (October 5, 2018)
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Overview: Underground Power Line Project
Phase 1 (COMPLETE)
COMPLETE
- Construction – Harper Street between Comstock Avenue and Fairbanks Avenue and continuing to west side of Orlando Avenue.
– Full closure of Harper Street from Nov. 1, 2018, to Spring 2019
– Jacking pit 14 feet deep, 30 feet long and 14 feet wide for first six weeks
– Detour signs will direct Walgreens customers and other traffic
Phase 2 (COMPLETE)
COMPLETE
- Open cut in south lane of Fairbanks from west of Orlando Avenue to Kilshore Lane
- Construction of an approximately 8′ x 16′ receiving pit just east of the McDonald’s location
- Harper Street closure from southern entrance of Walgreens to Comstock Avenue
- Detour signs will direct car traffic to area businesses
Phase 3 (COMPLETE)
COMPLETE
- Open cut in south lane of Fairbanks from east of Ohio Street to east of Kilshore Lane
- Detour signs will direct car traffic to area businesses
Phase 4 (COMPLETE)
COMPLETE
- Open cut from Ohio Street to Interstate 4 ramp
- Detour signs and signal lights will direct traffic
Phase 5 (COMPLETE)
COMPLETE
- Road resurfacing and marking
- Energize new underground facilities
Fairbanks AveNews: Sewer Installation Updates
- September 30, 2013
- September 19, 2013
- August 22, 2013
- August 9, 2013
- July 15, 2013
- June 27, 2013
- June 17, 2013
- May 30, 2013
- May 17, 2013
- April 30, 2013
- April 2, 2013
- March 14, 2013
- February 12, 2013
- January 11 & 29, 2013