Duke Energy is strengthening part of its electric grid in Zionsville to improve reliability and reduce power outages.
The company is rebuilding and improving a section of power transmission line that runs from Duke Energy’s Turkeyfoot Substation south toward Ash Street. Crews will replace six wood utility poles with steel poles. The new steel poles will be stronger, more reliable, and about 5 to 10 feet taller than the existing wood poles. Trained tree personnel will also clear vegetation along the lines. Work is currently underway and is expected to conclude by late December 2021.
Customers may see electric utility equipment in the area of the line improvements, including utility bucket trucks and utility pole setting equipment. Crews will work along the power line rights of way and, in some cases, may need access to backyards and other areas of the property to work on the line.
“This important work is part of a smart, multi-layered energy grid improvement strategy to help improve electric reliability and resiliency and strengthen the electric grid against severe weather and other impacts,” said Duke Energy Government and Community Relations Manager Dan Rhodes. “Making the right investments today means that the energy grid customers and their families depend on will be better, more reliable, and more responsive in the future.”
For more information about Duke Energy’s work to provide safer, more reliable, and secure energy for its customers, visitduke-energy.com/our-company/infuture.
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