The project team is reviewing alternatives and modifications to previously introduced route options to rebuild the transmission line, focusing on solutions that will avoid Meeks Mountain Trails while minimizing impacts on the community. New and/or modified route options will be shared with the public in 2025 to gather additional input before selecting a proposed line route.
The Bancroft-Milton Transmission Line Rebuild Project involves rebuilding approximately 20 miles of transmission line.
The project team is seeking community input on route options at select points along the line route to rebuild the line.
Construction begins Summer 2028 and concludes Spring 2031.
October 24, 2024: The project team continues to review input and work closely with community stakeholders. We are reviewing alternatives and modifications to previously introduced route options to rebuild the transmission line, focusing on solutions that will avoid Meeks Mountain Trails while minimizing impacts on the community. We plan to host additional open houses in spring 2025 to collect input on the modified and new route options for the transmission line rebuild before selecting a proposed line route. Landowners located near the modified or new route options and attendees from the previous open houses will be notified in the weeks leading up to the open house.
July 25, 2024: 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.
Tuesday, August 13 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Valley Park Conference Center, 1 Valley Park Drive Hurricane, WV 25526
Wednesday, August 14 from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. - Winfield Community Center, 178 Second Street Winfield, WV 25213
Landowners are encouraged to submit their feedback about the project by Friday, August 30. 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 833-313-3743.
Appalachian Power crews plan to install steel single-pole and H-frame structures.
Typical Structure Height: Approximately 100 feet
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Easement widths are
determined by engineering needs, terrain and vegetation management requirements.
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Please note that these maps are from the preliminary route options introduced in August 2024 and do not reflect any final power line route decisions. New and/or modified route options will be shared with the public in 2025 to gather additional input before selecting a proposed line route.
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
*New maps will be available once routes have been revised.
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.
Appalachian Power serves approximately 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.
Project Outreach Specialist
833-313-3743
Apco_Outreach@aep.com
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