Duke Energy is strengthening part of its electric grid in Greencastle to improve reliability and reduce power outages.

Crews are working to replace more than 1,300 feet of underground power lines along Washington Street between Percy L. Julian Drive and Hammond Street, near Greencastle High School. The new underground power lines will be more reliable and reduce the risk of prolonged power outages for homes and businesses in the area in the future.

Work on the project will begin in July and is expected to conclude by the end of September. Customers may see large electric utility equipment in the area, including utility trucks and digging and boring equipment.

“This important work is part of a smart, multi-layered energy grid improvement strategy to help improve electric reliability and strengthen the electric grid against severe weather and other impacts,” said Duke Energy government and community relations manager Rick Burger. “Making the right investments today means that the energy grid customers and their families depend on will be more reliable and more responsive in the future.”