Additional Lane Restrictions on Tillotson Avenue
MUNCIE, Ind., June 3, 2024 – Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) crews continue to make progress on a 1-mile underground power line rebuild project in Muncie between University Avenue and York Prairie Creek, just south of Euclid Avenue.
Starting Wednesday, June 5, crews plan to extend lane restrictions on Tillotson Avenue. Motorists should be aware of the updated conditions:
- Tillotson Avenue will be one lane in each direction between Riverside Avenue and the south side of Euclid Avenue.
- West Petty Road will be closed between Tillotson Avenue and North Briar Road. Local traffic should access via North Briar Road.
- There will not be turning restrictions at the intersection of Tillotson and Riverside avenues.
These road conditions are expected to continue through August, weather permitting.
We appreciate the patience of our Muncie customers during traffic delays. I&M will continue to provide updates ahead of changes in traffic control plans.
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 numerous power outages in recent years. Modernizing aging power poles and wires reduces the likelihood of future outages and improves 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.
At American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, we understand that our customers and communities depend on safe, reliable and affordable power. Our nearly 17,000 employees operate and maintain more than 40,000 miles of transmission lines, the nation's largest electric transmission system, and more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver power to 5.6 million customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 29,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including nearly 6,000 megawatts of renewable energy. AEP is investing $43 billion over the next five years to make the electric grid cleaner and more reliable. We are on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030 and have a goal to achieve net zero by 2045. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement and inclusion. AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide.
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Tracy Warner
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Indiana Michigan Power
260-479-9484
tkwarner@aep.com