Fiber Optic Cable being installed under Jean Klock Park

NOW: Fiber Optic Cable being installed under Jean Klock Park

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- The main entrance to Jean Klock is shut down due to the installation of a new Fiber Optic Cable.

The cable will run from Chicago's Navy Pier all the way under Lake Michigan to the city water plant.

The $68 million project will get better high-speed internet to Southwest Michigan.

The city of Benton Harbor approved a 75-year lease with Peninsula Fiber Network.

They'll be getting fere broadband connections to seven city buildings.

If you'd like to access to the park the northern entrance is still open.

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