TOPEKA (KSNT) – An energy company says construction on a new 94-mile transmission line, connecting Kansas to Missouri and potentially saving customers hundreds of millions, is finished ahead of schedule.

NextEra Energy announced that its Wolf Creek-Blackberry 345-kilovolt transmission line is now energized five months ahead of schedule and within budget on Thursday, Oct. 2. NextEra says the project "will remove bottlenecks" from the grid, leading to $350 million in customer savings over the 40-year lifespan of the project.

"Delivering this project ahead of schedule and on budget is a direct result of our team's exceptional dedication and community leaders' support," said President of NextEra Energy Matt Valle. "This transmission line is a critical investment in economic growth and long-t

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