Southern MishawakaArea Improvements Project

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan to improve electric service reliability for customers in Mishawaka through the Southern Mishawaka Area Improvements Project. The project includes:

• Upgrading Dragoon Substation located near the intersection of South Taylor Street and East 13th Street.
• Relocating about 1 mile of electric transmission line between Dragoon Substation and the Union Street Substation operated by Mishawaka Utilities.

Company representatives plan to relocate the power line within a 40 to 60-foot right-of-way corridor and plan to acquire new property easements to ensure safe construction, operation and maintenance of the line.

The project team identified several possible routes for the relocation, known as study segments. Study segments provide options to determine the best path for the power line. Company representatives do not build all these options but choose one route based on public feedback and feasibility.

The project strengthens the electric transmission system by replacing aging substation equipment and power lines with modern equipment and structures. These upgrades enhance safety standards, improve the operational efficiency of the lines and reduce the chances of needing repairs.