CENTRAL ILLINOIS ( 25News Now ) - Ameren Transmission Company of Illinois (ATXI) and Ameren Illinois have received approval from the Illinois Commerce Commission to start building new transmission lines.

These lines are similar to highways that carry energy over a long distance.

These lines will go through several Central Illinois counties. Preparation and inspections are already underway. Ameren will start to clear areas to get ready for full construction this fall. Putting in new lines will take a few years, but the whole project is expected to be done in 2029.

The utility also plans to replace old equipment.

“We’re able to replace aging infrastructure with stronger, more resilient poles that are better able to handle weather and other mechanisms,” said Sam Morris, a senior manager

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