Transportation

Traffic Signals

Midwestern Electric’s (MWE) traffic signal division serves multiple cities, counties, and towns in northwest and central Indiana with traffic signal maintenance and construction, as well as the northeastern Illinois and Chicago area. MWE maintains and installs many INDOT and IDOT service locations throughout Indiana and Illinois. We understand the importance of properly functioning infrastructure in relation to public safety, which is why our team is committed to thoroughness.

MWE provides engineering firms, municipalities, and other customers with consulting and design services in connection with new traffic control systems and street lighting. Our substantial experience and large installed base allow us to offer valuable insight into new street and intersection design.

Our Capabilities Include:

• Traffic signal installation
• 24/7 traffic signal maintenance
• Vehicle detection systems
• Traffic control
• Highload escort services
• Fiber optics
• Advance traffic management (ATMS)

Traffic Control

Midwestern Electric understands the importance of road traffic control, whether it is for directing vehicular or pedestrian traffic around a construction zone or other road disruptions, thus ensuring the safety of emergency response teams, construction workers, and the general public.

MWE has the ability to cover every aspect of your traffic control needs, whether it is a detour, lane closure, or even an accident.

Our Capabilities Include:

• Temporary traffic signals
• Temporary traffic signal detection
• Temporary traffic control signage
• Lane closures & diversions

Roadway Lighting

Midwestern Electric’s lighting division installs and maintains infrastructure across the state of Indiana. MWE provides maintenance and installation services related to street lighting, parking lot lighting, and both illuminated and non-illuminated signage. MWE is the premier electrical contractor, serving a host of cities, towns, INDOT, IDOT, and other organizations.

Maintenance contracts are an extremely cost-effective option for infrastructure owners, particularly in the public sector. Maintaining infrastructure can be costly, especially if it’s done on a small scale. MWE maintains infrastructure on a large scale, which allows us to reduce costs through greater efficiency. Our maintenance clients save money and time, resulting in a better ability to focus efforts on the present and future of the public they serve. We can help you maintain the investments you have made in traffic signals, roadway lighting, and municipal buildings.
Our Capabilities Include:

• Installation and service of commercial parking lot lighting
• Installation and service of street/roadway lighting
• Installation and service of parking lot lighting
• Preventative maintenance
• Emergency service 24/7
• Customized maintenance programs
• Lighting system design

Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)

ITS is the use of communication and information technology for transportation applications. ITS assets gather and distribute information about roadside and traffic conditions. Midwestern’s Traffic Division is your partner for ITS installation. MWE has been a leader in ITS system installations. We have the equipment and trained technicians to handle any size project and with 2 locations, our office can service the entire State of Indiana as well as the neighboring states of Illinois, Michigan, and Kentucky.

Our Capabilities Include:

• Cabinets
• Electrical service
• Handhole and vaults
• Fiber optic cable
• Dynamic Message Signs (DMS)
• Travel Time Signs (ITS)
• CCTV traffic cameras
• Traffic monitory systems
• Vehicle detection

Maintenance & Service

Maintenance is offered on a routinely scheduled basis, along with emergency response maintenance. We offer 24/7 emergency response to our clients.