Bryson Switch - CoolvilleTransmission Improvements Project

AEP Ohio representatives plan to upgrade the power grid in Meigs and Athens counties.

The Bryson Switch - Coolville Transmission Improvements Project involves:

• Building approximately 11 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line between Bryson Switch, close to the intersection of U.S. Route 33 and Rocksprings Road in north central Meigs County, and Coolville Substation, located off Old State Road in southeast Athens County.
• Rebuilding about 12 miles of 69-kV transmission line between Coolville Substation and Bashan Substation, at the intersection of Gainer and Racine-Bashan roads in Meigs County.
• Upgrading Coolville Substation.

The upgrades enhance electric reliability for customers in the area by increasing capacity with an additional source of power. Replacing aging infrastructure from the 1960s with modern equipment provides operational flexibility for the system to reroute power and accelerate restoration during outages.

Spring 2026: Following a project open house in February, AEP Ohio representatives continue to evaluate options for a proposed route. We are committed to keeping you informed throughout this process and are working to determine a final line route by late spring.