Kincaid - Pax BranchTransmission Line Project
The Kincaid-Pax Branch Transmission Line Project involves rebuilding approximately 4 miles of electric transmission line, building 6 miles of new electric transmission line and making upgrades to Toms Fork Substation and performing maintenance upgrades to other substations in the area.
Construction begins in the fall of 2023 and concludes by the end of 2025.
Project Updates
04/07/25: Directly involved property owners can expect to hear about next steps from the right-of-way contractor representing Appalachian Power. Construction is expected to begin November 2026 and conclude by the end of 2027. Landowners can expect to receive a construction schedule in the mail ahead of the start of construction.
10/4/23: Company representatives continue reviewing and exploring environmental data for the Kincaid-Pax Branch Transmission Line Project. The project team is adjusting the project schedule. Landowners along the proposed line route will receive a mailing with the updated timeline once it's finalized.
09/01/22: Directly-impacted landowners can expect to hear in the coming months from the right-of-way contractor representing Appalachian Power. The utility needs to acquire easements for an approximate 100- foot right-of-way. Easements are defined land rights that property owners grant the utility to allow for the safe construction, operation and maintenance of the power line. For any right-of-way questions, please contact Jay Deal at 304-237-8686.
Timeline
Structures
Crews plan to build the lines using primarily V-shaped lattice towers, standard lattice towers and single steel poles
Approximate Structure Height: 110 FEET*
Approximate Right-of-Way Width: 100 FEET*
*Exact structure, height and right-of-way may vary
Resources
Property Easements Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field ActivitiesAppalachian Power serves approximately 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.
Amanda Snapp DeHaven
Project Outreach Specialist
833-313-3743
Apco_Outreach@aep.com
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