West TexarkanaTransmission Improvements Project

Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) officials plan to strengthen the electric grid in the Texarkana region by rebuilding about 7 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line.

The project involves:

  • Rebuilding the transmission line between SWEPCO's Bann, Kings Highway and Texarkana Operations Center substations
  • Upgrading substation equipment

The transmission line was constructed in 1961 and is past its planned service life. The project:

  • Replaces deteriorating wooden poles with modern steel poles
  • Strengthens the system against severe weather impacts
  • Decreases the likelihood and duration of wide, community-sustained outages

Timeline

 
Project Timeline
 

Structures

Structure

SWEPCO crews plan to install single-pole steel structures.

Typical Height: 85 feet
Typical Distance Between Structures: 320 feet
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 60 - 100 feet

*Exact structure type and height may vary by location based on topography and other factors

Resources

Property Easements Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities

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

www.AEPTexas.com

Michael Harris

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

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