by BC Trimble | Jun 10, 2022 | Livonia, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Livonia customers saw some big upgrades happen this week in their area. DTE trucks could be seen on Haggerty Rd. near the entrance of Schoolcraft College. Our crew spliced cables underground to upgrade two main circuits that is intended to improve reliability for...
by Alina Zhuravel | May 26, 2022 | Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County, Westland
DTE crews installed six new utility poles in a neighborhood near South Crown and South Berry Streets. These poles are more dependable against heavy winds, reducing the chances of weather-related power disruptions. The installations will replace older worn-down poles,...
by Alina Zhuravel | May 26, 2022 | Corktown, Southwest Neighborhoods, Detroit - District 6, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
DTE crews were out in Detroit near Avery and Putnam Streets making updates to the electric grid. They installed one new pole and upgraded equipment on an existing pole. The new pole was installed with high quality fiberglass material while the existing pole was...
by BC Trimble | May 26, 2022 | Livonia, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
Some Livonia businesses and homes near Levan and I-96 received electrical equipment upgrades this week. This work, done just south of I-96 across the highway from Madonna University, required installing new poles, connectors and a transformer bank. A transformer bank...
by Alina Zhuravel | May 23, 2022 | Corktown, Southwest Neighborhoods, Detroit - District 6, Empowering Detroit, Reliability Work Updates, Wayne County
DTE underground crews were out in Detroit working on Trumbull and Labrosse streets. They connected an existing overloaded power line to the new Corktown substation. This update allows the line to more evenly carry the electric load that feeds area homes and...