Revolution Wind is expected to start construction later this summer. Below is the full construction timeline for working occurring onshore, a map of the route, and frequently asked questions. We will be making continuous updates to this section of the website.
Project Route
Get a live look at where we are on construction.
Project Route
Get a live look at where we are on construction.

Construction updates
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September 2023
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August 2023
General Project Questions
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What is Revolution Wind?
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What is the start date for Revolution Wind?
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Where will the offshore portion of Revolution Wind be built?
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Who is developing Revolution Wind?
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How does Revolution Wind help Connecticut and Rhode Island meet its clean energy goals?
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Why is Revolution Wind needed when we already have enough power in Rhode Island?
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What government agencies regulate the project and what agency approvals are needed to operate?
Onshore construction
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How will the energy get to the grid? Where will be cable come ashore? And what route will it take to the substation?
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Will the installation of the cable impact the beach/shoreline/coast?
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How does the energy get to Connecticut? Are additional upgrades or lines required?
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Why doesn’t the project land somewhere else? Why does it have to connect to Rhode Island if it is supporting Connecticut?
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How noisy is the cable construction
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I live on Camp Ave, how noisy is the substation going to be?
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How big/visible will the onshore substation be?
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Will you be doing anything to minimize the impact (visibility) of the substation to us?
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I like to walk around the woods now – will there still be an opportunity to use that area for recreation?
Traffic Questions
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How long does Project construction take? How long is the disruption to the roads?
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Will the substation impact traffic during construction or operation?
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Will you shut down roads during construction?
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How do you ensure the cable will remain buried?
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Will a trench be dug throughout the construction route to install the cables?
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During construction will the project test soil contaminates? What is the process for removing soil and ensuring the environment is being protected?
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Will onshore construction have any impact on the water supply?
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Does the project have a plan to minimize the potential impacts to trees along the construction route?
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During what hours will crews be working?
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You mentioned that some work may need to be done outside of the 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. work schedule. Can you please provide more information on the work that could be done outside of the 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. timeframe?
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Why have you chosen the onshore route that you have, why not take a different route?
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What safety practices will be implemented during the onshore construction work?
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Will there be any impacts to our emergency response times? What will you be doing to ensure that your project does not hinder our first responders?
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Will there be any impacts to businesses along the route?
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Will Eversource and Ørsted repair property damage as a result of crews working on onshore construction actives?
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I work along the route, will I be able to get in and out of my place of work while construction is taking place on my road?
Contact info
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Where can I find additional information about the project?
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Who do I contact with questions that go beyond the information on the website?
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Will there be a project hotline?
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Can I sign up for project alerts?