Five Forks to Windy Edge
115 kV Line Rebuild
Miles of Line
Project Need
- BGE is responsible for maintaining the safety and reliability of its electric system and achieves this through the inspection and maintenance of its existing transmission lines.
- The existing “Five Forks to Windy Edge” transmission line is an overhead line that was originally built in the 1910s.
- This project resolves aging infrastructure issues by addressing lattice tower, foundation, hardware and conductor concerns.
Project Description
- BGE is rebuilding the existing 115kV transmission line that runs between the Five Forks Substation Harford County, MD and the Windy Edge Substation in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- Overall project length is approximately 20 miles.
- The scope of this project is to replace the existing (2) single-circuit transmission lines, with a new double-circuit monopole transmission line.
Construction Status
- Segment 3A (Harford County) – Rutledge Switch Station to Glenarm Substation
Complete
- Segment 3B (Baltimore County) – Rutledge Switch Station to Glenarm Substation
Mar 2023 – Jul 2023: Construction
Jul 2023 – Fall 2023: Site Restoration
- Segment 4 – Glenarm Substation to Windy Edge Substation Switch
Jul 2023 – Nov 2023: Construction
Nov 2023 – Spring 2024: Site Restoration
- Segment 2 – Rock Ridge Substation to Rutledge Switch Station
Jan 2024 – Jul 2024: Construction
Jul 2024 – Fall 2024: Site Restoration
- Segment 1 – Five Forks Substation to Rock Ridge Substation
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024: Construction
Jan 2025 – Spring 2025: Site Restoration
Resources
Timeline
Photo Simulation
The Five Forks to Windy Edge proposed transmission poles match the proposed Five Forks to Maryland Line transmission poles, as displayed in this photo simulation: View looking north from Whiteford Rd. This project is subject to PSC approval and design changes.
Viewpoint Location Map
Construction Sequence
Construction sequence graphics are intended to provide an overview of the typical construction sequence for a project. These graphics are used to give stakeholders a general idea of what to expect regarding this project’s construction process and effort. This project is subject to PSC approval and design changes.
Five Forks to Windy Edge
Right-of-Way Path
Contact BGE
If you have any questions about this project, please contact BGE at fiveforkstowindyedge@bge-tsrep.com and refer to the Five Forks to Windy Edge 115 kV Line Rebuild Project. Please include your name and address for prompt follow-up.