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. 

Early 2025: The project is currently under review by I&M project management teams to make schedule shifts that will impact the current timeline. Construction on the project is expected to begin in 2026.