Rosseti Installs First Power Line Support, Readies Second

Specialists continue to work around the clock on the power line in Murmansk Region. The first support has already been installed. This was reported by the press service of Rosseti North-West.

The work of delivering and installing supports in tundra conditions is technically complex and time-consuming. Whole supports cannot be delivered to the power line, so the structures were moved in parts on all-terrain vehicles. Heavy parts were lifted onto hills using an excavator, and on the most difficult sections — almost manually.

— On site, they assembled a support from 82 elements. Several installation attempts were unsuccessful. Due to extreme tundra conditions, even special equipment broke down. Despite squally winds and the need to install directly on rocks, the support was mounted. Now, preparation is underway for lifting the second structure, — the company said.

Recall that in Severomorsk on January 26, all kindergartens are operating as usual. However, educational institutions in Murmansk are switching to remote learning; we reported who will be affected by the changes.

The administration of Murmansk told about schools that are open on Monday. Travel in Murmansk and Severomorsk has been made free.

A state of emergency has been introduced in Murmansk Region. Full restoration of power supply after the accident may take at least a week. The prosecutor«s office of Murmansk Region has already begun an inspection due to mass power outages. A criminal case has been initiated. It turned out that the fallen power line supports had served for almost 60 years.

Murmansk residents were told where they can go to warm up and charge electronic devices. Also, interactive maps were prepared for citizens. See how at assistance points for hot water and charging, queues are forming. Northerners told how they are coping with difficulties when there has been no electricity for the third day.

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