Southeast ColumbusArea Improvements Project
AEP Ohio representatives plan to upgrade the electric transmission network serving customers in southeast Columbus and Groveport.
The project involves:
- Building approximately 5 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line between Groves and Shannon substations
- Rebuilding approximately 4.5 miles of 138-kV transmission line between Astor and Shannon substations
- Rebuilding approximately 4.5 miles of 138-kV transmission line between Bixby and Shannon substations
- Expanding Shannon Substation near the intersection of Shannon Road and Brice Road
We are requesting feedback on possible route options. Your feedback is important to us and helps our team determine a power line route that minimizes impact to the community and environment.
Project Updates
Spring 2025: Company representatives filed Amendment #2 with the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB). This adjustment follows a project announcement and virtual open house in fall 2020, in-person open house in fall 2021, application with the OPSB in early 2022 and OPSB approving the application. Construction is currently underway.
Project Releases
Groves Road -Shannon 138 kV Transmission Line Project Amendment 2.pdf (PDF)
AEP Groves Road - Shannon OPSB Application - March 3, 2022 (PDF)
Letter of Notification for the Shannon-Astor 138 kV Transmission Line Rebuild Project. (PDF)
Timeline
Timeline
Structures
Structures
The project involves installing steel poles.
Structure Height: Approximately 90 feet*
Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 60 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Project Maps
Please note that these maps are preliminary and do not reflect any final power line route decisions.
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.
- Detailed Map 1 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 2 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 3 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 4 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 5 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 6 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 7 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 8 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 9 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 10 (PDF)
Resources
Property Easements Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities
AEP Ohio provides electricity to nearly 1.5 million customers.
Joe Demaree
Project Outreach Specialist
380-205-5046
jkdemaree@aep.com
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