BLUEBONNET TO UPGRADE POWER LINES IN BURLESON CO. TUESDAY; MEMBERS WILL EXPERIENCE TEMPORARY OUTAGES

  

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members in Burleson County can expect three temporary power outages tomorrow (Tuesday), as crews complete an upgrade to electric distribution lines.

Bluebonnet said in a release that the upgrade will increase the voltage carried through the power lines and is needed to continue to reliably serve the growing demand for electricity in the area.

The first outage will occur between 9 and 10 a.m., and will affect about 120 members near Highway 21, FM 1362, Private Road 2007, County Road 217, County Road 211 and County Road 205.

The second outage will take place between 11 a.m. and noon, affecting about 105 members near FM 1362, Private Road 2002, County Road 343, County Road 340 and County Road 338.

The third outage will happen between 1 and 2 p.m., and will cause a loss of power for roughly 75 members near FM 1362, FM 2000, Private Road 2001, County Road 337 and County Road 336.

Bluebonnet General Manager Matt Bentke said over 60 Bluebonnet employees and contractors, along with about 45 vehicles, will be in the area working to complete the conversion safely and with as little impact to members as possible.  Residents in the area are asked to be cautious and aware of work crews.

Bluebonnet will also call every member who will be affected by the outage to inform them of the period of time they will be without power.