Duke Energy’s Ongoing Infrastructure Upgrades

In April, the Town issued a press release regarding Duke Energy’s ongoing infrastructure upgrades within Lake Lure. These improvements include the ability to back feed power from neighboring areas, replacement of aging cables, installation of self‑healing technology, reinforcement of the local substation, and enhanced tree trimming and vegetation management.

This work will continue through the remainder of the calendar year. During this period, activity will be concentrated along Memorial Highway from the Highway 9 intersection to Buffalo Shoals Road, and along Buffalo Creek Road, from Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure to Grey Rock Parkway.

While Duke Energy and its subcontractors make every effort to minimize traffic delays, residents and visitors should anticipate periodic disruptions in these areas until the project is complete.

The Town of Lake Lure and Duke Energy appreciate your patience as these critical upgrades move forward. Once completed, they enhancements will significantly strengthen the reliability of electric service for Lake Lure and surrounding communities.