Bethel - SawmillTransmission Line Rebuild Project
AEP Ohio representatives plan to improve electric reliability and support economic development in northwest Columbus and the Dublin area.
The project involves:
- Rebuilding approximately 5 miles of 138-kilovolt transmission line
- Replacing existing towers with steel poles
Project Updates
AEP Ohio officials announced the Bethel-Sawmill Transmission Line Rebuild Project in November of 2019.
AEP Ohio representatives filed a Letter of Notification with the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB) in November of 2019 for a section of the project and received approval February 2020.
AEP Ohio representatives filed a Letter of Notification with the OPSB in March of 2020 for a section of the project.
Project Releases
Bethel - Sawmill 138 kV Transmission Line Project LON - March 20, 2020 (PDF)
Bethel - Sawmill 138 kV Transmission Line Project LON - November 5, 2019 (PDF)
Construction Information
Project Construction Timeline & Information (PDF)
Timeline
Structures
Construction involves installing steel, single-pole structures between 80-95 feet tall.
Plans call for placing the structures in an approximate 50-foot wide right-of-way corridor.
Structure Height: 80 - 90 feet
Right-of-Way Width: 50 feet
* Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
Resources
AEP Right-of-Way Process Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Access Roads Field Activities
AEP Ohio provides electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers.
www.AEPOhio.com