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Structures & Right-of-Way

Structure Types

The structures along the existing U21 and V22 transmission lines include wood and steel poles. The graphics below show the comparison between the existing structures and the proposed new structures.

Existing and Proposed
Typical Structures

Right-of-Way

A transmission right-of-way is a designated corridor that provides a safe space for utility companies like National Grid to construct, operate, and maintain transmission lines.

It is important that we manage our rights-of-way to ensure that only compatible uses are allowed. Existing land uses such as cropland, gardens, lawns, pastureland and planting of low-growing trees and shrubs are compatible with our transmission line rights-of-way. Tall-growing trees, constructing structures, and stockpiling materials are examples of unauthorized uses of our transmission rights-of-way.

Watch this video and visit our FAQs page to learn more about right-of-way.

New England: Rights-of-Way
right of way rendering of privately owned and utility owned properties Click or tap to watch the video.