GVEA Rights of Way Video
When Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA)’s right-of-way crews clear an area around nearby power lines, your power should not be affected. In fact, this program is in place to prevent trees from growing into the power lines. Golden Valley Electric attempts to notify residents of ROW clearing plans well in advance. Members in areas where power lines will be cleared should receive a postcard notification. You may also download the
GVEA ROW Maintenance Plan (PDF)
The 2024 Right-of-Way clearing season is already underway. Crews have begun clearing hazardous trees threatening contact with energized power lines. Below you will find a list of clearing areas with an approximate timeframe that we expect crews to be in those locations. Please note that this information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on where crews are currently and will be in the future, please check GVEA’s Facebook page – it is updated weekly. If you have any questions, please call the Operations Department at (907) 452-1151 extension 5692
Early Spring (April – May)
- Crews will be working in the Badger Road and North Pole area along Arctic Fox and Benshoof Road, pushing into Repp Road, Brock Road and Peridot Road.
- Brush clearing machines will take advantage of the frozen conditions to access areas of the White Stone Community and Delta bridge, moving into areas within Delta Junction.
- Crews will also be working near the Richardson Highway and Old Richardson Highway South of Badger Road overpass to Levee Way.
- Crews will address danger trees that were reported or found throughout the winter.
Summer and Fall 2024
Delta Junction
- A hybrid aerial and hand crew will be in the Delta Junction area, working in the White Stone Community and near the Delta bridge, eventually moving into operations within Delta Junction.
- Rights-of-way along main roads and surrounding areas on the east side of the Richardson and Alaska Highways in April, May and June will be cleared, including Jack Warren Road, Nistler Road, and Clear Water Road.
South Fairbanks/North Pole
- Mowing crews will start along main roads and surrounding areas including Peridot Road, Brock Road, and Repp Road throughout April and May, with hand crews following for cleanup.
- Crews will move on to Hollowell Road, Plack Road, Dawson Road and areas between Badger Road and the Richardson Highway from June until the end of season.
East Fairbanks (All aerial saw work)
- June and July: Hand crews will begin work along Gilmore Trail and Goldmine Trail, as well as Chena Hot Springs Road from Birch Hill to Juniper Road. Crews will continue to follow machines for danger tree cleanup.
- June, July and August: Aerial crews will move into the Juniper Road area, as well as Steele Creek along Chena Hot Springs Road into East View and the Steese Highway.
- Late Season: Aerial crews are projected to clear along Farmers Loop, McGrath Road, Fideler Road and Skyline Road.
Contracting
- GVEA Contractors will clear the area of Aurora, including Johanson Expressway, College Road, and Phillips Field Road.
- GVEA Contractors will clear the transmission line from the intersections of Murphy Dome and Spinach Creek Road and the road crossing between the Elliot and Steese Highways.
West Fairbanks
- Crews will address danger trees that were reported or found throughout the winter.