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Southeast ColumbusArea Improvements Project


AEP Ohio representatives plan to upgrade the electric transmission network serving customers in southeast Columbus and Groveport.

The project involves:

  • Building approximately 5 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line between Groves and Shannon substations
  • Rebuilding approximately 4.5 miles of 138-kV transmission line between Astor and Shannon substations
  • Rebuilding approximately 4.5 miles of 138-kV transmission line between Bixby and Shannon substations
  • Expanding Shannon Substation near the intersection of Shannon Road and Brice Road

We are requesting feedback on possible route options. Your feedback is important to us and helps our team determine a power line route that minimizes impact to the community and environment.

Project Updates

AEP Ohio will host an open house on possible route options for the new power line between Groves Road and Shannon substations. You may also provide comments through the comment form below. Please share your input by December 20.

AEP Ohio proposed a route for the line connecting Astor and Shannon substations, and the line connecting Bixby and Shannon substations in January 2021.

AEP Ohio hosted a virtual open house to introduce proposed study segments and answer questions related to the project at the end of 2020.

AEP Ohio announced the Southeast Columbus Area Improvements Project in November 2020.

Project Releases

AEP Groves Road - Shannon OPSB Application - March 3, 2022 (PDF)

Letter of Notification for the Shannon-Astor 138 kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project. (PDF)

Timeline

Project Timeline

Structures

Structure

The project involves installing steel poles.

Structure Height: Approximately 90 feet*
Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 60 feet*

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

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.

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 Project Map Access Roads Field Activities

AEP Ohio provides electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers.

www.AEPOhio.com

Joe Demaree

Project Outreach Specialist
380-205-5046
jkdemaree@aep.com

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