MUNCIE, Ind., March 28, 2024 – Indiana Michigan Power’s work to enhance reliability in the Muncie area will temporarily affect traffic patterns near Ball State University beginning Monday, April 1.

Motorists should be aware of a road closing affecting Riverside Avenue and lane closures on Tillotson Avenue. Specifically:

• Riverside will be closed between Tillotson and Briar Road. The detour will use Petty, Warwick and Briar roads.

• Tillotson will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Riverside and West Petty Road.

These road restrictions are expected to continue through the month of April.

I&M understands this project, which began in early March, may cause traffic delays. We appreciate the patience of our Muncie customers. I&M will continue to provide updates ahead of changes in traffic control plans.

The work involves rebuilding a 1-mile underground power line between University Avenue and York Prairie Creek, just south of Euclid Avenue. Crews expect to complete this work by late summer, weather permitting.

These upgrades are part of the Tillotson Avenue Transmission Line Project, which includes upgrading 4 miles of above- and below-ground power lines in northwest Muncie to address the numerous extended power outages to area customers in recent years. Modernizing aging power poles and wires reduces the likelihood future outages and improves the area’s electric reliability.

For the latest project updates, please visit http://www.IndianaMichiganPower.com/TillotsonAvenue.

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Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is headquartered in Fort Wayne, and its approximately 2,000 employees serve more than 600,000 customers. More than 85% of its energy delivered in 2023 was emission-free. I&M has at its availability various sources of generation including 2,278 MW of nuclear generation in Michigan, 450 MW of purchased wind generation from Indiana, more than 22 MW of hydro generation in both states and approximately 35 MW of large-scale solar generation in both states. The company’s generation portfolio also includes 1,497 MW of coal-fueled generation.

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