Isn’t the Beltline route the best option for the Rockdale – West Middleton line?
The characteristics of the Beltline route make it a good transmission line candidate, and it’s under serious consideration. It runs directly between the two substations we need to connect, and it’s the closest thing we have to an industrial corridor across southern Dane County. However, like all routes, it has some significant challenges as well. As we continue to evaluate this route, we’ll be working with the Department of Transportation to identify issues. The proximity of the Arboretum and Yahara River also are concerns to be addressed. If this route is pursued, we will want to minimize the impacts to the environmental features to the extent possible. Although we’ve received a fair amount of public support for this route, we are required by the PSC to include at least two possible routes in our application.
