Claytor - FloydTransmission Line Rebuild Project


Appalachian Power plan to increase electric reliability by making transmission line upgrades in Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd counties.

Construction begins fall 2029 and concludes late 2032.

Project Updates

November 17, 2025: Appalachian Power invites community members and landowners in the project area to an in-person open house to speak with project members to learn more. There is no formal presentation, so landowners can attend at any time at a location most convenient to them. The project team plans to share the same information at each event. Landowners are encouraged to submit their feedback about the project by Friday, December 19. To provide comments on how this project affects your property or special conditions related to your property, you may use the comment form below or call 833-236-7697.

Tuesday, Dec. 9, 5-7 p.m.
Radford Recreation Center
200 George St
Radford, VA 24141

Wednesday, Dec. 10 5-7 p.m.
Hotel Floyd
300 Rick Lewis Way
Floyd, VA 24091

 

Project Releases

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Structures

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Appalachian Power crews plan to install steel H-frame, 3-pole structures and lattice towers.
The proposed structures are approximately 30 feet taller than the existing structures.

Typical Structure Height: Approximately 50 - 110 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 100 feet*

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

Resources

Property Easements Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities

Appalachian Power serves approximately 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.

www.AppalachianPower.com

Micaela Harris (Power Engineers, Inc.)

Project Outreach Specialist
833-236-7697
APCO_Outreach@aeptransmission.com

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