Bartlesville Comanche - BlakeTransmission Line Rebuild Project


Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) representatives plan to improve the electric transmission system in Washington and Osage counties. The Bartlesville Comanche - Blake Transmission Line Project involves rebuilding about 17 miles of transmission line to increase electric reliability and strengthen the local power grid.

Project Updates

Spring 2024: As this project has evolved, the project timeline has shifted. Previously crews planned to start construction in early 2027 and conclude in late 2027. Now, PSO representatives plan pre-construction activities such as right-of-way access preparation and tree trimming/clearing to begin in late 2028, followed by transmission line construction in early 2029. Company representatives expect construction to conclude in late 2029.

Spring 2023: PSO representatives plan to conduct field survey activities in the summer and through the fall as part of this project. Crews plan to complete environmental surveys that include collecting topographical data such as the location of streams, wetlands, and potential habitats for endangered species. Some of the survey work may require crews to place stakes and ribbon within the company's easement on your property. Crews plan to use existing roads or lanes, whenever possible, to access the power line route.

Early 2023: Coates Field Service, Inc., serves as PSO’s right-of-way representative for this project. Coates right-of-way agents plan to contact affected landowners to discuss field activities, easement acquisition and construction.

Timeline

 
Project Timeline
 

Structures

Structure

PSO crews plan to rebuild the line using steel single poles and H-frame structures.

Typical Structure Height: Approximately 80-100 feet*
Typical Distance Between Structures: Approximately 600 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 100 feet*

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

Resources

Property Easements Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities

Public Service Company of Oklahoma serves 538,000 customers in Oklahoma.

www.PSOklahoma.com

Matthew Hames

Project Outreach Specialist
918-237-6736
mchames@aep.com

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