Van Wert - HavilandTransmission Line Project
The project involves upgrading about 10 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line that connects Haviland and Van Wert substations with a 138-kV power line. While company representatives plan to build most of the power line in the existing right-of-way corridor, plans call for re-routing a section of the line near Van Wert.
The project replaces aging equipment dating back to the 1920s with modern facilities. These improvements reduce the likelihood of future power outages and increase the power line capacity to support the growing electrical load in the area.
Project Updates
FALL 2025: AEP Ohio officials have filed a Letter of Notification application for this transmission line with the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) as the Van Wert-Haviland 138 kV Transmission Line Project, Case No. 25-0697-EL-BLN. If approved, construction begins later this year and concludes late 2026. Landowners can reach out to their appropriate right-of-way agent with questions and concerns.
Project Releases
Van Wert - Haviland 138 kV Transmission Line Project - Letter of Notification (PDF)
Van Wert - Haviland 138 kV Transmission Line Project - Public Notice (PDF)
Timeline
Timeline
Structures
Structures
The project involves installing steel poles
Typical Pole Height: Approximately 85 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Resources
Property Easements Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities
AEP Ohio provides electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers.
AEP Ohio Outreach
614-933-2998
AEPOhio_Outreach@aep.com
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