Benton Harbor - Fair PlainTransmission Line Rebuild Project

Indiana Michigan Power representatives plan to upgrade the electric transmission network serving customers in the cities of Benton Harbor and Fair Plain in southwestern Michigan. The project involves:

• Updating approximately 7 miles of 34.5 kV transmission line to 69 kV standards
• Upgrading equipment at Pearl Street Substation

The project increases electric reliability in the area by updating the local transmission infrastructure to modern standards. Company representatives plan to rebuild some sections of the power line in the existing right-of-way, which could require updating or supplementing current easements. Other sections of the project include re-routes that require new easements.

Fall 2025:  Field surveys and engineering are complete. To prepare for construction, crews plan to begin vegetation clearing in late fall 2025. Company officials expect construction to begin early 2026 and conclude towards the end of the year.