Indiana Michigan Power representatives plan to improve electric service reliability for customers in northeast Fort Wayne.
The Robison Park-Lincoln Transmission Line Rebuild Project involves:
Company representatives plan to rebuild the power line in the existing right-of-way, which may require acquiring new or updating existing property easements. Easements are defined land rights that property owners grant the utility to allow for the safe construction, operation and maintenance of the power line.
The project strengthens the electric transmission system by replacing deteriorating towers from the 1920s with modern steel poles. The upgrade ensures the power line complies with the company’s current structural standards, improves the line’s operational performance and reduces the need for frequent equipment repairs.
Fall 2023: Crews plan to begin construction for this project in mid-October, although weather or other factors could delay the work. I&M representatives take every precaution to ensure public safety during construction, including minimizing traffic delays. Company officials expect construction to complete spring 2024.
Summer 2024: Two phases of this project have been completed, stretching from the Lincoln Substation to State Street Substation and up to the Trier Substation. The remaining phases include Trier Substation to Reed Substation (to begin construction September 2024) and Reed Substation to Robison Park Substation (to begin construction in December 2024). Construction is expected to conclude end of 2024 with restoration activities concluding in Spring 2025.
The project involves installing steel poles.
Structure Height: Approximately 70 feet*
Right-of-Way Width:
* Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
Indiana Michigan Power serves 575,000 customers in Indiana and Michigan.
833-441-2260
IM_Outreach@aep.com
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