Hemlock - Bryson Transmission Line Project
AEP Transmission representatives plan power grid upgrades to improve electric reliability for customers in Meigs County. The Hemlock-Bryson Transmission Line Project involves building about 4 miles of 69-kilovolt power line, installing switch equipment and upgrading a substation.
Project Updates
Summer 2026: As the project progresses, the construction schedule has been adjusted to allow time for continued engagement with impacted landowners. Property ROW, LLC remains AEP Transmission’s right-of-way representative for this project.
Map
Project Map (PDF)
Timeline
Timeline
Structures
Structures
AEP Transmission is committed to meeting the energy needs of customers while protecting the environment and natural beauty of the region.
AEP Transmission plans to build single steel poles.
Structure Height: 85-100 feet*
Right-of-Way Width: 50-60 feet*
*Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
Resources
Property Easements Project Fact Sheet Access Roads Field Activities
Ohio Power Company provides electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers.
AEP Transmission Outreach
614-933-2998
AEPOhio_Outreach@aep.com