MyraSubstation and Transmission Line Project

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

The project involves:

Building approximately 3 miles of 138-kV transmission line to the Myra Substation
Constructing the new 138-kV Myra Substation
Retiring approximately 10.5 miles of 46-kV transmission line
Retiring the 46-kV Elwood Substation
Acquiring new easements for the safe operation of the power line

The project allows crews to retire transmission line that dates back to the 1930s. The existing line has experienced multiple power outages in recent years.

The project allows crews to retire the Elwood Substation due to:

Outdated and damaged equipment
Lack of spare part availability

The proposed project upgrades increase electric reliability for area customers and strengthen the local electric system.

Project Updates

March 2023: Kentucky Power representatives have placed the project on hold and are delaying submission to the Kentucky Public Service Commission. Company representatives plan to communicate with impacted landowners when project activity resumes.

December 2022: Kentucky Power representatives hosted an in-person open house on December 6, 2022 to provide an opportunity for residents to meet and talk with project representatives.

November 2022: Kentucky Power representatives announced the Myra Substation and Transmission Line Project. We will 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.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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 Us" link on this page. Please share your input by Wednesday, January 4.

Project Releases

News Release - November 15, 2022 (PDF)

Structures

Crews plan to install a substation and steel lattice towers along the line route.

Typical Structure Height: Approximately 125 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*
Typical Substation Height: Approximately 50 feet*

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

Substation

Substations serve as electrical intersections directing the flow of electricity and either decrease or increase voltage levels for transport. Substations transform 69-kV and 138-kV electricity into lower distribution level voltages such as 34.5-kV, 12-kV, or 7.2-kV.

*Substation shown is a general depiction of the proposed facilities for the project. It does not represent final design.

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.

Resources

Property Easements Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Access Roads Field Activities

Kentucky Power serves approximately 163,000 customers in eastern Kentucky.