Work will take place on Wednesday to enhance service in the southeastern region.
San Juan, Puerto Rico – February 25, 2025 – As part of its commitment to continuously improving Puerto Rico’s electrical system, LUMA will carry out planned improvement work this Wednesday, February 26, in the municipalities of Humacao and Yabucoa. This work will strengthen the region’s electrical system and benefit thousands of customers.
“As part of the maintenance and repair of power lines near the substation, we will be replacing hardware, disconnect switches, and pole insulators, which will help protect the system and minimize future outages,” explained Eng. Eric Olmeda Berríos, LUMA’s Humacao District Manager.
The work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. and is expected to conclude at approximately 6:00 p.m.
Additionally, hazardous vegetation removal will be conducted along Highway #3 in the Candelero Arriba neighborhood and Highway #923 in the Buena Vista neighborhood, specifically along transmission line 3700, which extends from Humacao to Yabucoa, as well as distribution lines near residential areas. Vegetation removal will also take place along Highway #906 in Yabucoa, benefiting customers in the Bo. Aguacate and Bo. Guayanés communities of Humacao.
These improvements will directly benefit more than 15,000 customers in the area, though they may cause temporary service interruptions for approximately 7,900 customers in the following communities:
Humacao
- Urb. Villa de Candelero
- Urb. Parque de Candelero
- Urb. Arboleda
- Bo. Candelero Arriba (Parcial)
- Palmas del Mar
- Aptos. Tierra del Sol
Yabucoa
- Bo. Aguacate
- Sect. La Comuna
- Urb. Villas de Buena Ventura
- Urb. Ext. Villa de Buena Ventura
- Carr. #906, Bo. Guayanes
- Carr. #908, Bo. Jagueyes
- Urb. Alturas de Terralinda
- Colegio Roque Díaz Tizol
“These projects meet the highest quality and sustainability standards. Additionally, LUMA has maintained close communication and coordination with municipal authorities in Humacao and Yabucoa, including representatives of tourism areas, water utility facilities, and local industries,” added Olmeda, who has over 23 years of experience in the electrical industry.
Public Safety Message
LUMA urges everyone to stay away from work areas while these planned improvements are underway. These areas will be properly identified, and unauthorized access may pose a safety risk to both the community and the workers involved in the project. Community cooperation is essential to ensuring that this work is completed safely and efficiently. People first. Safety always.
About LUMA
LUMA is a Puerto Rican company that has been operating and managing Puerto Rico’s electric transmission and distribution system since June 1, 2021. LUMA is driven by its mission to transform the electric transmission and distribution system to provide all Puerto Ricans with the reliable, resilient, clean, and affordable electric service they deserve. As a customer-focused company, LUMA’s entire workforce is dedicated to delivering exceptional and safe service to its 1.5 million customers.
