Zoarville - Atwood Transmission Line Improvements

AEP Transmission representatives plan to upgrade the electric transmission network serving customers in Tuscarawas and Carroll counties. The Zoarville-Atwood Transmission Line Improvements project involves:

Phase 1:

• Rebuilding approximately 8 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) power line between Merrick Switch Substation, located at the intersection of Sub Station Road Northeast and Henderson School Road Northeast in New Philadelphia and Atwood Switch, located along Lodge Road Southwest in Sherrodsville.

Phase 2:

• Building 10 miles of 69-kV power line between Zoarville Substation, located along Tusk Valley Road Northeast in Zoarville and Merrick Switch.
• Retiring 6 miles of 69-kV power line between East Dover Substation, located along Northeast State Route 800 in Dover and Merrick Switch.
• Upgrading East Dover, Carrollton and Zoarville substations.

The project replaces aging wooden poles with modern steel poles to improve reliability and reduce maintenance. It also adds a second power source to provide backup service and strengthen the local grid.

Fall 2026: AEP Transmission representatives plan to host an in-person community open house, and we invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Rivercrest Farm located at 6612 Boy Scout Road Northeast in Dover. During the open house, landowners can view detailed maps and talk to project representatives to learn more about next steps in project development. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may arrive at any time.