An overhead line crossing is the crossing of an obstacle—such as a traffic route, a river, a valley or a strait—by an overhead power line. The style of crossing depends on the local conditions and regulations at the time the power line is constructed. Overhead line crossings can sometimes require extensive construction and can also have operational issues. In such cases, those in charge of construction should consider whether a crossing of the obstacle would be better accomplished by an underground or submarine cable.
Read more about Overhead Line Crossing: Crossings of Roads and Railway Lines, Crossings of Overhead Lines At State Borders, Crossings of Other Overhead Lines, Overhead Line Crossings of Aerial Tramways, Overhead Line Crossings of Broad Rivers and Straits, Overhead Line Crossing of Valleys, Structures
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