Belfry AreaTransmission Line Project

Kentucky Power officials plan to upgrade the electric transmission grid in Pike County.

The project involves:

Building 6-8 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line
Retiring approximately 9 miles of 46-kV transmission line
Building the Orinoco Substation
Retiring the Belfry Substation

Crews plan to install primarily steel H-frames. At certain points, crews could use Lattice towers and three-pole structures with guy wire. Installing modern equipment and upgrading facilities reduces the need for frequent equipment maintenance and improves electric service reliability by providing a second source of power to customers served by the New Camp Substation.

Construction is expected to begin in late 2024 and conclude by late 2026.

Project Updates

April 2025: Crews plan to begin clearing trees along the line route between Orinoco and Stone substations in April, weather permitting. Access road and transmission line construction on this portion of the project is expected to begin later this year.

10/6/23: Kentucky Power received approval from the Public Service Commission of Kentucky to move forward with the project.

7/28/23: Kentucky Power re-filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Kentucky in June seeking a certificate of public convenience and necessity authorizing construction of the Belfry Area Transmission Line Project.

11/28/22: Kentucky Power representatives selected a proposed line route and filed an application with the Public Service Commission in September. Pending approval, construction is expected to begin spring of 2023.

01/31/22: Kentucky Power representatives are still working to determine a proposed line route. The project team is currently reviewing input from landowners.

Project Releases

News Release - August 19, 2021 (PDF)

Map

Project Map (PDF)

Timeline

Structures

Crews plan to install primarily H-frames. At certain points, crews could use Lattice towers and three-pole structures with guy wire.

Typical Structure Height: Approximately 80-100 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*

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

Project Maps

Please note that these maps are preliminary and subject to final design and engineering.

OVERVIEW MAP

Step 1: Below is an Overview Map that displays the entire project area. Please use the Overview Map to find the general location of your property.

Overview Map (PDF)

DETAILED MAPS

Step 2: Each outlined area on the Overview Map represents a single, numbered Map Page that shows that section in greater detail. Visit the appropriate Map Page below for your area.