01/23/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/24/2025 11:33
MUNCIE, IN, January 23, 2025 - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is temporarily removing the traffic control on Tillotson Avenue on January 23, fully opening the road.
Crews continue working to enhance reliability with the Tillotson Avenue Transmission Line Project and have adjusted plans to remove lane restrictions for drivers during the next project phase.
Lane restrictions and possible closures will be necessary later this year as the project progresses. I&M will provide updates ahead of future changes in traffic control plans.
I&M appreciates the continued patience of our customers as we work to upgrade power lines and improve our service in the area. 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.
About American Electric Power (AEP)
Our team at American Electric Power is committed to improving our customers' lives with reliable, affordable power. We are investing $54 billion from 2025 through 2029 to enhance service for customers and support the growing energy needs of our communities. Our nearly 16,000 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electric transmission system with 40,000 line miles, along with more than 225,000 miles of distribution lines to deliver energy 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. We are focused on safety and operational excellence, creating value for our stakeholders and bringing opportunity to our service territory through economic development and community engagement. Our family of companies includes 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. AEP is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, visit aep.com.
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