Duke Energy is strengthening part of its electric grid in Carmel to improve reliability and reduce power outages. Crews are working to replace more than 18,000 feet of underground power lines across the city. Work includes:
- Replacing 5,900 feet of underground cable northwest of Carey Road and East Smokey Row Road
- Replacing 6,300 feet of underground cable southeast of East 146th Street and Woodgate Drive
- Replacing 3,200 feet of underground cable northwest of West 146th Street and the Monon Trail
- Replacing 3,200 feet of underground cable near East Main Street and Brookshire Parkway
The new underground power lines will be more reliable and reduce the risk of prolonged power outages for homes and businesses in the area in the future. Work on each of the projects is currently underway and is expected to conclude by the end of September.
Customers may see large electric utility equipment in the area, including utility trucks and digging and boring equipment. In preparation for this work, trained personnel inspected and cleared vegetation near the underground power lines.
“This important work is part of a smart, multi-layered energy grid improvement strategy to help improve electric reliability and strengthen the electric grid against severe weather and other impacts,” said Duke Energy government and community relations manager Mark LaBarr. “Making the right investments today means that the energy grid customers and their families depend on will be 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, visit duke-energy.com/our-company/infuture.