ComEd Infrastructure Enhancements Project Begins In Frankfort

FRANKFORT, IL — Frankfort residents may soon see work beginning on the ComEd 18-mile Transmission Rebuilding project, which has started at Sauk Trail near Commissioners Park, and will continue southeast to University Park, the Village of Frankfort shared.

The Village said municipal leaders in Will County recently met with ComEd to collaborate on plans to modernize the 18-Mile transmission line, which runs south from Frankfort, to the community of Demotte, Indiana. The project impacts transmission facilities in Frankfort, University Park, Monee and Crete. The first phase of the project includes soil studies, which got underway in June.

According to the Village, the entire project involves the demolition and removal of 110 existing steel lattice transmission towers. The aging towers will be replaced with modern monopole steel structures, accompanied by the installation of upgraded electrical wires.

In Frankfort, the project includes the installation of 34 new foundations, removal of the existing lattice, and installation of monopoles.

The entire project scope includes reconstructing 17.7 miles of transmission lines; which will enhance the reliability of the transmission system, according to the Village. The project will also strengthen and improve the overall efficiency of the electrical network; and increase resilience against severe weather conditions.

Foundation setting and matting is set to occur from July to December, according to the Village. From August 2025 to January 2027, electrical construction will occur.