Mayor Dave Cieslewicz wants an independent study of the feasibility of burying a portion of a controversial power line that could run along the Beltline.
American Transmission Co. on Wednesday announced preliminary results of its study of the issue, calling it “impractical” because part of the line would have to run through city neighborhoods and because of the huge costs of underground vs. overhead lines.
….Opponents of running the line overhead along the Beltline are concerned about impacts on the UW Arboretum, local businesses and neighborhoods. The line also has opposition from those who say it isn’t needed.