Northern St. Joseph CountyArea Improvements Project
Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) representatives plan to upgrade the electric transmission network serving customers in northern Indiana.
The project involves:
- Building about 3 miles of 138-kilovolt transmission line
- Building a substation off Adams Road
The improvements:
- Provide an additional power source to support the area’s industrial growth
- Provide residential customers with more reliable electric service
- Encourage additional economic development with increased power capacity
Company officials expect construction to begin in spring 2023 and conclude in summer 2023.
Project Updates
I&M announced the Northern St. Joseph County Area Improvements Project in December 2020
I&M hosted a virtual open house to introduce proposed study segments and answer questions related to the project at the end of 2020
I&M proposed a route for the 3-mile power line in January 2021
Timeline
Structures
The project involves installing steel poles.
Structure Height: Approximately 110 feet*
Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*
* Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
Project Maps
Please note that these maps are preliminary and do not reflect any final power line route decisions.
OVERVIEW MAP
Step 1: Below is an Overview Map that displays the entire project area. Please use the Overview Map to find the general location of your property.
- Overview Map (PDF)
DETAILED MAPS
Step 2: Each outlined area on the Overview Map represents a single, numbered Map Page that shows that section in greater detail. Visit the appropriate Map Page below for your area.
- Detailed Map 1 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 2 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 3 (PDF)
Resources
Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Access Roads Field Activities
Indiana Michigan Power serves 575,000 customers in Indiana and Michigan.