Consumers Energy schedules power outages in Midland to perform upgrades

MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) — Consumers Energy has two electric grid upgrades planned in Midland in June.

Consumers said on June 10, a two-hour project will affect over 1,500 customers near Jefferson Avenue from Harper Lane to Wackerly Street and east from Washington to Russell streets. The work will be from 11 p.m. June 10 to 1 a.m. June 11.

On June 11, a two-hour project will affect 1,250 customers in the area of Wheeler Street from Tucker to Claremont streets and Jefferson Avenue from Graham Street to Harper Lane. The work will be from 11 p.m. June 11 to 1 a.m. June 12.

The work is being done in an effort to reduce the amount of power outages homes and businesses experience, Consumers said.

Consumers said postcards have been mailed to those who will be affected. Customers can also sign up for outage alerts here.

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