In Winfield, NIPSCO says starting the week of February 12, 2024, it is beginning work in the Lake County town to upgrade and expand its existing electrical system by installing approximately 165 utility poles, 10 miles of electrical wire, and a new electrical substation. A news release from the Merrillville-based utility company said this work is part of the company’s overall infrastructure modernization plan to upgrade and enhance its existing system to provide communities with a continued, safe and reliable source of energy for the future. As a result of this work, customers will experience fewer electrical service interruptions, less future maintenance work on the system and an opportunity for economic expansion in the area, NIPSCO said.
For crews to perform this work safely, lane and road closures are expected, with most of the construction work to take place on East 117th Avenue and Randolph Street and additional installations along 109th (east of Randolph), Decatur Street, State Street and Benton Street. Motorists are urged to drive with caution around any construction and follow the directions of onsite crew members and posted traffic signs, along with following appropriate posted detour route instructions. This project is expected to last through the end of this year. “NIPSCO thanks the community for their patience while construction is underway and will continue to work with local Winfield officials to minimize residential impact throughout the duration of the project,” the news release said.
