WSDOT Control Zone Mitigation Program

Puget Sound Energy reliability project

Program overview

This program is part of the Washington State Strategic Highway Safety Plan, better known as Target Zero. To learn more about Target Zero, please visit https://targetzero.com/.

PSE is working to improve public safety as well as protect the integrity of its electrical infrastructure by relocating power poles farther off of state roadways. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has established the highway “control zone” (which is determined by the speed limit, traffic volume and contour of the shoulder) to enhance traffic safety. Per this WSDOT standard, the control zone should be free of obstructions to decrease the likelihood of cars coming into contact with objects adjacent to the roadway. PSE’s pole-relocation initiative is intended to bring poles into compliance with WSDOT’s control zone standard and further decrease the possibility of cars coming into contact with power poles.

Stretches of highway and objects that have experienced the most accidents involving power poles are expected to have first priority for relocation. Visit the Washington State Department of Transportation website for more information about WSDOT’s control zone requirements.

For more information regarding PSE’s work with Control Zone projects, please contact Major.Projects@pse.com or 1-888-404-8773.

Contact us

We welcome your questions and comments. Please contact the Major Projects hotline:
1-888-404-8773
Major.Projects@pse.com