Kincaid Area Transmission Line Project

The Kincaid Area Transmission Line Project involved building about 15 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) line, rebuilding approximately 2 miles of 69-kV transmission line, and building two new substations and upgrading several existing substations to strengthen the transmission grid in Fayette County. Construction began in late 2023 and concluded in spring 2026.

FAA Recommended Visibility Enhancements

As part of the Whitewater 69-kV Extension phase of the project, Appalachian Power representatives plan to rebuild about one mile of transmission line across the New River Gorge and installing 36-inch lit marker balls with steady red lights, consistent with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance. Crews plan to begin tree clearing and access road construction in November 2026. Construction of the transmission line is expected to begin in early 2027 and finish by spring 2027.

View our updated Project Fact Sheet for more information.

Project Updates

October 19, 2026: Construction activities for the Whitewater 69-kV Extension begin later this year. Crews plan to begin tree clearing and access road construction in November 2026. Construction of the transmission line is expected to begin in early 2027 and finish by spring 2027.

December 17, 2024: Construction is ongoing. View our updated Construction FAQ for more information.

February 2, 2024: Construction activities are currently ongoing. All work is expected to be complete by spring 2026.

September 11, 2023: Crews plan to begin tree clearing and access road construction between Kincaid Substation and Whitewater Substation later this year. Crews plan to begin building the transmission line on this section in early 2024 and conclude by summer 2025. Some substation and transmission line rebuild construction will continue into spring 2026.

May 9, 2022: Project representatives invite landowners to an in-person, informational open house on Monday, May 16 from 5-7 p.m. at The Lookout Point conference center at Adventures on the Gorge (219 Chestnutburg Road, Victor, WV 25938). There is no formal presentation, so landowners may come and go at any time during the two-hour event.

November 10, 2021: Company representatives determined a proposed power line route after reviewing input that landowners and community members provided during virtual town halls and a virtual open house this summer. The interactive map above shows the proposed line route. You can also see a PDF version of the map under the "Map" section below. Landowners along the line route can expect to hear in the coming months from the right-of-way contractor representing Appalachian Power.

June 2021: Project representatives encourage landowners to submit their feedback about the project by Friday, July 16. To provide comments on how this project affects your property or to provide special conditions related to your property, please use the comment form below or call 833-313-3743.