Northeast OklahomaTransmission Enhancement Project

Representatives of Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) and its affiliate, AEP Oklahoma Transmission Company, Inc. (OK Transco) plan to expand the electric transmission system in northeast Oklahoma as part of a regional reliability effort. Construction begins in summer 2028 and concludes in late 2029.

Project Updates

Project representatives will host in-person open house events on the following dates, times, and locations:

Ottawa County:
Monday, Jan 26, 2026
Miami Civic Center
129 5th Ave NW
Miami, OK 74354

Washington County:
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Washington County Fairgrounds
129 5th Ave NW St
Dewey, OK 74029

Craig County:
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
Craig County Fairgrounds & Community Center
915 E Apperson Dr
Vinita, OK 74301

Nowata County:
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026
Nowata County Fari Building
612 East Roxy Ave
Nowata, OK 74048

All four events offer the same information, so you may choose one to attend. You can view detailed maps and learn more about project plans from project representatives. There is no formal presentation, so you can arrive at any time during the events.

Timeline

Structures

OK Transco representatives plan to install primarily steel single-pole structures on this project.

Typical Structure Height: Approximately 135 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 150 feet*
Typical Distance Between Structures: Approximately 850 - 900 feet*

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