AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) plans to make improvements to the local electric transmission system to ensure continued reliable power delivery to northeast Texas.
The Mt. Pleasant - DeKalb - Naples Transmission Line Rebuild Project consists of rebuilding about 42 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line to ensure continued reliable service to customers.
Construction began in Fall 2017 and will be completed by Spring 2020. The estimated project budget is $58 million.
Upcoming Construction Schedule:
*Work on the first 15 miles of the DeKalb - Naples Tap project began in Fall 2017. The remaining two miles will be completed in 2019.
Typical Structure Height: 80 feet
Typical Right-of-way width: 100 feet
Typical Distance Between Structures: 700 feet
SWEPCO is committed to carefully balancing the energy needs of homes and businesses while protecting the environment and natural beauty of the region.
* 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.