New LED streetlights being installed in some McLean County communities

Posted on June 12, 2020
The new LED streetlights are expected to be installed by June 24. (Photo courtesy Ameren Illinois)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – If you drive through LeRoy, Chenoa, or Colfax at night in the next few weeks, things might seem a little clearer.

Ameren Illinois is replacing streetlights in those communities with new LED fixtures. LeRoy and Chenoa will receive 100 LED streetlights, while 75 will go up in Colfax.

“The LED lights will last about three times longer than the existing lights that we will be replacing,” said Ameren spokesperson Brian Bretsch. “The LED technology also continues to improve, these particular lights use between 55-65% less energy than the existing lights.”

The project is already underway in the three communities. Work is expected to be completed by June 24, weather permitting.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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