Hillsboro - Lebanon Transmission Line Rebuild Project
AEP Ohio plans to upgrade the local power grid in Highland, Clinton and Warren counties.
The project involves:
- Replacing two 17-mile long paralleling power lines and combining them into a single line located within the existing right-of-way between Hillsboro and Blanchester
- Rebuilding an approximate 19-mile powerline between Blanchester and Lebanon
- Upgrading the Middleboro Substation near Blanchester
The improvements upgrade transmission structures that are more than 70 years old. This helps reduce the likelihood of power outages and speed recovery of service when outages occur.
The company plans to rebuild the transmission lines in its existing right-of-way. However, it might need to supplement current easements to ensure the safe construction, operation and maintenance of the transmission lines.
Project Updates
Late 2019: Right-of-way agents are working with landowners along the project route to discuss field activities, easement acquisition and construction. Following a line adjustment, a letter of notification was filed with the Ohio Power Siting Board on November 8, 2019.
Project Releases
- Clinton County (Duke) - Hillsboro 138-kV Line Project Letter of Notification - January 3, 2020 (PDF)
- Clinton County (Duke) - Hillsboro 138-kV Line Project Public Notice (PDF)
- Hutchings - Middleboro - Clinton 138-kV Transmission Line Project Letter of Notification - November 8, 2019 (PDF)
- Hillsboro - Hutchings 138-kV Transmission Line Project Public Notice (PDF)
Fact Sheet
- Project Fact Sheet (PDF)
Timeline
Structures
Construction Involves:
- Installing steel, single-pole structures along the section where the two existing lines are combined into a single line between Hillsboro and Blanchester
- Structure Height: Approximately 120 feet
- Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 200 feet
- Replacing wood for steel H-frame structures for the 19-mile power line between Blanchester and Lebanon
- Structure Height: Approximately 70 feet
- Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet
*Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
* The accompanying map depicts the project area. It should be noted that the map contained on this site is for information purposes only. AEP reserves the right to alter, change, or amend the map at any time without notice and AEP provides no warranty about the accuracy of content. Keep this in mind when reviewing this map. However, AEP will make all attempts to keep this map as accurate as possible. If you have any questions about the accuracy of the current map please Contact Us.
