Frankfort, IL – A major utility infrastructure project is now underway in Will County, as ComEd launches its extensive 18-mile Transmission Rebuild Project, starting in the area of Sauk Trail near Commissioners Park in Frankfort and continuing southeast toward University Park.
According to the Village of Frankfort, municipal leaders recently met with ComEd to collaborate on efforts to modernize the critical transmission line running from Frankfort, Illinois, to Demotte, Indiana, near the Illinois border. The project directly impacts power infrastructure in Frankfort, University Park, Monee, and Crete. The initial phase of the project, which began with field studies in June, now moves into active construction, focusing on the demolition and removal of 110 aging steel lattice transmission towers. These will be replaced by modern monopole steel structures, along with the installation of upgraded electrical wiring.
Project details show that 17.7 miles of transmission lines will be reconstructed, with 34 new monopole foundations slated for installation and existing towers removed within Frankfort. The new monopole structures are expected to reduce ground impact due to their smaller base diameter compared to the current lattice towers.
Key benefits of the upgrade include enhanced reliability and resilience of the electrical system, improved efficiency, and strengthened protection against severe weather events. The project aims to ensure uninterrupted service while maintaining system performance standards.
The estimated timeline provided by ComEd indicates foundation work and matting from July 2025 through December 2025, with electrical construction scheduled from August 2025 to January 2027. Residents are advised to use caution in the affected project zones and expect intermittent activity as the work progresses.
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