Overview

The North London Reinforcement (NLR) project will see work being conducted on the existing overhead line between Pelham substation and Hackney substation. 

Overhead line (OHL) works are taking place on four different lines:

To facilitate the reconductoring of wires (i.e. replacing them with new, higher capacity cables) across the overhead line route, we will need to undertake necessary enabling work to provide safe and stable access for vehicles and equipment.

This will include vegetation clearance and trackway installation. We will also be erecting fencing and netting to mark construction boundaries and help keep the public safe whilst works are taking place.

The majority of our reconductoring work will involve the use of SkySafe, a suspended wire system installed between pylons which allows engineers to work safely without causing disruption to major roads.

However, some locations will still require the use of netted scaffolding, which may result in associated closures of roads and Public Right of Ways. More information on this can be found on our Traffic management page.