Southern MuncieArea Improvements
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is developing plans to strengthen the transmission system in eastern Indiana. The proposed improvements in Delaware County would increase reliability, lessen power outages, and speed recovery of service when outages occur.
Project Updates
July 2019: I&M representatives announced the proposed final line route
April 2019: I&M representatives met with the community during a public Open House to gather feedback
Spring 2019: Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) announced the Southern Muncie Area Improvements Project
Project Releases
News Release - April 8, 2019 (PDF)Map
Project Map (PDF)Timeline
Structures
I&M will replace aging wood poles with steel monopole structures averaging 75-feet in height. Structures will be placed within a 60-foot right-of-way. Portions of the line will be built in or adjacent to the existing right-of-way, other areas will require construction in new areas and with new easements.
Structure Height: 75 feet
Right-of-Way Width: 60 feet
* Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
Resources
Project Fact Sheet Access Roads Field Activities
Indiana Michigan Power serves 575,000 customers in Indiana and Michigan.
