Harrison REMC contractor Townsend Tree Service will clear rights-of-way along high-voltage power lines in 2026. Harrison REMC maintains a total of 2,685 miles of line, with approximately 390 miles scheduled for clearance this year. This trimming began in December 2025 and is expected to be completed by January 2027. The following substations will be trimmed in 2026.
Indian Creek — 69 miles of trimming
Areas include: Big Indian Road, Pfrimmer Chapel (south of the interstate to Highway 62), Corydon Ridge Road (west of Breckenridge Road), and various other roads in this area.
Lanesville — 177 miles of trimming
Areas include: South of Lanesville to East Hess Jawtak Road, north of Lanesville to Interstate 64, west of Lanesville to Ponderosa Road, and east of Lanesville to Highway 111
Bridgeport — 14 miles of trimming
Areas include: North of the casino along Highway 111 to Gap Hollow Road, Horseshoe Casino
Dogwood Circuits 1 & 2 — 130 miles of trimming
Areas include: Wiseman Road (east of Highway 337), Lake Road, New Middletown, St. Peter’s Church Road (south of Turley), and various other roads in this area.
Safe clearances are maintained by removing select trees and pruning limbs that are in close proximity to power lines. Crews are identified by a magnetic logo on their vehicles.
Our tree trimming process involves three phases to ensure efficient and thorough work.
Trimming: The first crew trims the limbs and branches. These branches will then be piled up.
Chipping: A wood chipper will then chip up the limbs and branches, anything under approximately 6 inches in diameter. The chips will then be hauled away. The remaining wood pieces that cannot be chipped will be the homeowner’s responsibility to remove.
Mowing: A piece of equipment with a mower head will then mow this area and mulch up any remaining brush, briars, and saplings.
There may be a two- to four-week gap between phases, during which you may notice branches accumulating. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
In addition to substation trimming, Harrison REMC contractor Kendall Vegetation Services will perform necessary trimming in other areas to help prevent outages. If you have concerns about vegetation that is outside of the above areas, please contact Harrison REMC at 812-738-4115.
