Power grid upgrades are under way to strengthen the electric system in Monroe, Noble and Washington counties. AEP Ohio and local electric cooperatives are coordinating efforts on the Southeast Ohio Area Improvements Project. The approximate $250 million investment by AEP Ohio involves building 55 miles of power line, building three substations and upgrading other electrical facilities to increase service reliability and support economic growth.
The Macksburg - Devola 138-kV Transmission Line Project is part of the multi-phase Southeast Ohio Area Improvements Project. This phase involves building approximately 17 miles of power line between the Macksburg and Devola substations.
Early 2020: Crews are constructing the power line and anticipate completion in late 2020. Following completion, restoration will take place.
Macksburg-Devola OPSB Application Amendment, May 16, 2019 (PDF)
AEP Ohio will build new steel, single pole structures that will be about 90-feet tall. The structures will be placed in the center of an approximate 100-foot wide right-of-way corridor.
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
AEP Ohio provides electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers.
614-933-2998
AEPOhio_Outreach@aep.com
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