Kentucky Power representatives plan to upgrade the electric transmission grid in Leslie, Clay, Bell and Knox counties. Construction begins in late 2027 and concludes by late 2029.
March 5, 2026: Kentucky Power representatives announced the Stinnett-Pineville Transmission Line Rebuild Project. We plan to host an in-person open house in your area to provide an opportunity for residents to meet and talk with project representatives. Since there is no formal presentation, residents may join the planned event at any time.
Thursday, March 26 from 5 to 7 pm.
Red Bird Mission School
15420 KY-66, Beverly, KY 40913
Also, we invite you to review this website and enter our virtual open house to learn more and share your feedback. For the virtual open house, please use Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari internet browsers for the best user experience. You may submit comments and questions about the project through the Contact form at the bottom of this page. Please share your input by Friday, April 10, 2026.
Crews plan to use primarily steel H-frame poles to rebuild the tranmission line. In select locations, crews may use three-pole or lattice structures.
Existing Structure Height: Approximately 60 feet*
Proposed Structure Height: Approximately 75 - 105 feet*
Proposed Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 120 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Kentucky Power serves approximately 163,000 customers in eastern Kentucky.
Project Outreach Specialist
833-313-3743
KentuckyPowerOutreach@aep.com