KendallvilleArea Improvements Project

Indiana Michigan Power representatives plan power grid improvements for customers in northeastern Indiana.

The Kendallville Area Improvements Project involves:

• Building Henderson Substation located at the intersection of West North Street and Goodwin Place
• Upgrading Kendallville Substation located at the intersection of South Orchard Street and West Lisle Street
• Upgrading equipment at Bixler Substation located off Production Road
• Building approximately 3.5 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line between the Kendallville Substation and the proposed Henderson Substation
• Building approximately 3 miles of 138-kV transmission line between the proposed Henderson Substation and Bixler Substation

The project improves electric service reliability for customers by providing an additional power source in the area and upgrading electrical equipment that dates back to the 1960s. These upgrades reduce frequent equipment maintenance and the number of temporary power outages when equipment maintenance is required.

December 2024: As the project progresses, I&M representatives continue to work on the design and engineering of the upgrade to the power grid. As a result, the project timeline has shifted, and construction is expected to begin in 2026.

December 2021: I&M representatives announced the final proposed route for this project. Feedback provided from the community helped determine this route.

June 2021: We invite you to join us for a virtual open house to learn more about the project and share your input, particularly on possible route options for the new power lines. Provide comments using the contact form at the bottom of this page. Please share your input by Monday, July 12.