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Carbondale - KincaidTransmission Line Rebuild Project


Appalachian Power representatives plan to increase electric reliability by making upgrades in Fayette County, West Virginia.

The Carbondale-Kincaid Transmission Line Rebuild Project involves upgrading approximately 14 miles of transmission line. Company representatives expect construction to begin early 2022 and conclude by the end of 2024.

Project Updates

06/21/23: Crews are currently installing access roads and transmission line structures. Construction is expected to conclude by the end of 2024.

02/04/21: The project team has determined a proposed line route after reviewing input from landowners and community members. In the coming months, landowners along the line route can expect to hear from the right-of-way contractor representing Appalachian Power. 

10/14/20: Project representatives encourage landowners to submit their feedback about the project by Friday, November 13. 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.

Project Releases

Map

Timeline

Project Timeline

Structures

Structure

Crews plan to rebuild the transmission line using a combination of steel H-frames poles, three-pole structures and lattice towers.

At Appalachian Power, we are committed to meeting the energy needs of customers while protecting the environment and natural beauty of the region.

Structure Height: Approximately 80-100 feet*
Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*

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

Project Maps

Please note that these maps are preliminary and do not reflect any final power line route decisions.

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

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.

Resources

Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Access Roads Field Activities

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

www.AppalachianPower.com

Cortney Mustard

Project Outreach Specialist
833-313-3743
camustard@aep.com

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