wiredInUSA May 2020

Hoosier state upgrade

American Electric Power’s Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has announced that it plans to spend $77 million to upgrade the electric transmission network in northeastern Indiana. Area Improvements Project will include 24 miles of new 69kV transmission line, and the upgrade of around four miles of 34.5kV transmission line to 69kV standards. The company added that the project involves The Western Fort Wayne

rebuilding some sections of line in the company’s present right of way.

The plan is designed to strengthen the local electric transmission system, reduce the likelihood of power outages, speed recovery of service when outages occur, and prepare the electric system to support economic development. Construction is set to begin in spring 2021, with the facilities coming into service in late summer 2022.

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