Pirkey - ScottsvilleTransmission Improvements Project

SWEPCO representatives plan to improve reliability in the Marshall area by rebuilding about 19 miles of 138-kilovolt transmission line.

The project:

  • Replaces deteriorating wooden structures that were installed in the early 1940s and have exceeded their service life
  • Allows crews to clear the transmission line right-of-way, reducing tree-related outages and providing clear access for crews in case of emergency maintenance
  • Reduces the frequency of maintenance
  • Enhances the line's operational performance and reliability

Project Updates

SWEPCO representatives hosted a public open house on Oct. 14, 2023, at Marshall Junior High School, where landowners could view detailed maps, talk to project team members and learn more about the project.

Timeline

 
Project Timeline
 

Structures

Structure

SWEPCO crews plan to install steel single-pole structures.

Typical Pole Height: Approximately 100 feet
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 40-85 feet
Typical Distance Between Structures: 500-700 feet

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

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.

www.SWEPCO.com

Michael Harris

Project Outreach Specialist
918-231-8047
mhharris@aep.com

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