Sabine Parish Transmission Improvements Project
SWEPCO officials plan to enhance the local power grid in northwest Louisiana. These enhancements support economic development in the area and ensure continued reliable service for area customers.
Project Updates
Summer 2026: As this project has evolved, the timeline has shifted. SWEPCO representatives began construction on this project in early 2026, with expected completion in fall 2026, dependent on weather and other factors.
Timeline
Timeline
Structures
Structures
SWEPCO crews plan to install single-pole steel structures.
Typical Height: 75 feet
Typical Distance Between Structures: 400 feet
Typical Right-of-Way
Width: 80 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Typical Substation
Typical Substations
Proposed Substation Footprint: 220 by 200 feet
Resources
Property Easements Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities
SWEPCO serves 535,000 customers in western Arkansas, northwest and central Louisiana, northeast Texas and the Texas Panhandle.
Michael Harris
Project Outreach Specialist
918-231-8047
mhharris@aep.com