Niles AreaTransmission Improvements Project: Niles South

Indiana Michigan Power representatives plan to upgrade the power grid in the Niles area by making improvements to the transmission infrastructure.

The Niles Area Transmission Improvements Project includes power line and substation improvements in several components. The Niles South component, located in St. Joseph County, Indiana, involves:

• Building the 138-kilovolt (kV) Boundary Substation
• Building approximately 1 mile of 138-kV transmission line
• Building a half mile of 69-kV transmission line

The project strengthens the local transmission grid and improves electric reliability for area customers. The new substation provides increased capacity to serve area customers and reduce the likelihood of service interruptions.

Summer 2025: Power line construction along LaSalle Trail in South Bend begins this summer, weather permitting. Residents should be aware of the temporary closure of LaSalle Trail from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting July 28 and continuing until October 13.  Please follow all posted signage and traffic control measures during this time. For more details, please read our latest media release.

LaSalle Trail to Temporarily Close for Power Line Construction (June 25, 2025)

Indiana Michigan Power's work to enhance reliability in the South Bend Area will temporarily affect the use of LaSalle Trail beginning Monday, July 28.

I&M is Powering The Next Reliability Enhancement with Projects in Michiana (March 17, 2022)

Area transmission enhancements aim to boost reliability. I&M encouraging community feedback.