Dupont - JoslinTransmission Line Rebuild Project

AEP Texas representatives plan to rebuild approximately 33 miles of the Dupont - Joslin 138 - kilovolt (kV) line in La Salle, Victoria and Calhoun counties. Crews plan to begin construction early 2026 and conclude summer 2027. Project benefits include:

  • Replacing wooden structures from 1966 with modern steel structures.
  • Improving area reliability by reducing the frequency and duration of outages.
  • Enhancing the lines operational performance and requiring less frequent maintenance.

Timeline

Project Timeline

Structures

Structure

AEP Texas crews plan to install single circuit steel poles on this project.

Typical Structure Height: Approximately 110 feet
Typical Distance Between Structures: Approximately 600 feet
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 75 feet

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

Resources

Property Easements Construction FAQ Project Map Access Roads Field Activities

AEP Texas serves more than 900,000 electric consumers in the deregulated Texas marketplace.

www.AEPTexas.com

Kimberly Perez

Project Outreach Specialist
833-329-4865
AEPTexasOutreach@aep.com

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