Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) representatives plan to strengthen the local electric transmission system in northwest Louisiana by rebuilding and improving 7.8 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line.
The Lieberman - Longwood transmission line was constructed in 1946 and is past its planned service life. The project:
Spring 2026: SWEPCO representatives are currently re-evaluating the timeline and are expecting construction to begin Fall 2027 and conclude the following spring.
SWEPCO crews plan to install single-pole steel structures.
Typical Structure Height: 100 - 200 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 100 feet*
Typical Distance
Between Structures: 500 - 700 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
SWEPCO serves 535,000 customers in western Arkansas, northwest and central Louisiana, northeast Texas and the Texas Panhandle.
Project Outreach Specialist
918-313-8240
SWEPCO_OUTREACH@aep.com