ComEd Installing New Cables in Parts of Libertyville

Even before last week’s storm, . In response, Commonwealth Edison will be replacing old cables with new ones around those areas.

“It looks like they are addressing the (power outage) issue,” said Mayor Terry Weppler.  “We’ll find out for sure when they begin work to see if the work covers the areas of the power outage.”

INTREN Inc., ComEd’s subcontractor will be working in two phases to replace 28,500 feet of cable in Libertyville.

The first phase will take place west of South Milwaukee Avenue, from Greentree Parkway to Tamarack Lane, and end near Juniper Parkway. Work is expected to start June 29 and end about July 19.

The second phase will expand just east of South Milwaukee Avenue and south to Greggs Parkway. Work is expected to run Aug. 1 through Aug. 22.

Final landscaping for the area is expected to start two weeks after cables are buried.

Originally, ComEd was scheduled to meet with village officials June 22, but last week’s storm and subsequent power outage issues across Illinois caused ComEd to cancel the meeting, according to Weppler.

In lieu of a meeting, ComEd notified the village that it had investigated the situation and would start replacing cables.

One resident affected by power outages told Weppler that work is not being done in her neighborhood, “but that doesn’t necessarily mean anything,” he said.

“If these are the lines that are causing the outages and ComEd is working to fix that, then the problems could be resolved,” Weppler said. “We’re hoping it will.”

For more information, visit: www.Libertyville.com.