"These projects are part of our continued commitment to invest in the electric transmission grid to enhance electric reliability and support economic growth," Collins said. "At the same time, these transmission upgrades will facilitate integration of wind generation facilities in the area and the economic benefits they bring to our region.

"We are grateful to our neighbors and communities in the area for their support and hospitality to crews throughout the construction process," Collins said.

M.J. Electric, LLC, with an office in Marion, Iowa, served as the construction contractor for ITC Midwest. The projects began in late April. Crews will continue work in the next few weeks to clean up the work areas. Additional work to connect other utilities to the substation will continue into 2011. ITC Midwest earlier this year completed a second line project in the area between Adams, Minn., and Bolan, Iowa.

ITC Midwest acquired nearly 6,800 miles of electric transmission lines in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and Missouri in December 2007 from Alliant Energy's Interstate Power and Light Co. subsidiary. ITC Midwest has an operating facility in Albert Lea.

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About ITC Midwest ITC Midwest LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Holdings Corp., the nation's only fully independent electric transmission company. Headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, ITC Midwest acquired the electric transmission assets of Alliant Energy's Interstate Power & Light Co. subsidiary in December 2007. The company owns more than 6,800 miles of transmission lines and 253 electric transmission substations in Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois and Missouri, and maintains operating locations at Dubuque, Iowa City and Perry, Iowa; and Albert Lea and Lakefield, Minnesota. For more information, please visit: www.itctransco.com.

Media Contact: Tom Petersen, ITC Midwest, 319-297-6793, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.