Belfry AreaTransmission Line Project

Kentucky Power officials plan to upgrade the electric transmission grid in Pike County.

The project involves:

Building 6-8 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line
Retiring approximately 9 miles of 46-kV transmission line
Building the Orinoco Substation
Retiring the Belfry Substation

Crews plan to install primarily steel H-frames. At certain points, crews could use Lattice towers and three-pole structures with guy wire. Installing modern equipment and upgrading facilities reduces the need for frequent equipment maintenance and improves electric service reliability by providing a second source of power to customers served by the New Camp Substation.

Construction is expected to begin in late 2024 and conclude by late 2026.

Project Updates

10/6/23: Kentucky Power received approval from the Public Service Commission of Kentucky to move forward with the project.

7/28/23: Kentucky Power re-filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in June seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing construction of the Belfry Area Transmission Line Project.

11/28/22: Kentucky Power representatives selected a proposed line route and filed an application with the Public Service Commission in September. Pending approval, construction is expected to begin spring of 2023.

01/31/22: Kentucky Power representatives are still working to determine a proposed line route. The project team is currently reviewing input from landowners.

Project Releases

News Release - August 19, 2021 (PDF)

Map

Project Map (PDF)

Timeline

Structures

Crews plan to install primarily H-frames. At certain points, crews could use Lattice towers and three-pole structures with guy wire.

Typical Structure Height: Approximately 80-100 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*

* Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary

Project Maps

Please note that these maps are preliminary and do not reflect any final power line route decisions.

OVERVIEW MAP

Step 1: Below is an Overview Map that displays the entire project area. Please use the Overview Map to find the general location of your property.

Overview Map (PDF)

DETAILED MAPS

Step 2: Each outlined area on the Overview Map represents a single, numbered Map Page that shows that section in greater detail. Visit the appropriate Map Page below for your area.