South Cass County Transmission Line Project
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan power grid upgrades to improve electric reliability for customers in southern Cass County.
The project involves:
- Building Surges Road Substation off Surges Road in Milton Township.
- Building about 3 miles of 138-kilovolt electric transmission line connecting Surges Road Substation to existing transmission lines.
The project strengthens the electric transmission system by providing an additional power source to customer transmission facilities and helping to meet the area's growing electrical demand.
Project Updates
Fall 2026: Project construction is now complete, and right-of-way restoration activities are underway. Restoration work is ongoing and expected to be completed by the end of the year. O.R. Colan (ORC) continues to serve as I&M's right-of-way representative on this project.
I&M is Powering The Next Reliability Enhancement in Southwest Michigan (May 10, 2022) Two proposed transmission line routes have been determined following community input.
Timeline
Timeline
Structures
Structures
The project involves installing steel poles.
Typical Pole Height: Approximately 90 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*
*Exact structure, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Resources
Property Easements Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities
Indiana Michigan Power serves 575,000 customers in Indiana and Michigan.
I&M Outreach Team
833-441-2260
IM_Outreach@aep.com