Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) representatives plan to strengthen the electric system by rebuilding an aging transmission line in Stephens and Grady counties. Crews plan to start construction in fall 2025 and conclude in late spring 2026.
The project involves rebuilding about 25 miles of 138-kilovolt transmission line in Stephens and Grady counties.
Spring 2024: As this project has evolved, the timeline has shifted. PSO representatives plan to start construction activities in fall 2025 and conclude in late spring 2026.
Coates Field Service, Inc., serves as PSO's right-of-way representative for this project. Coates representatives are contacting affected landowners to discuss field activities, easement acquisition and construction.
Spring 2023: Due to challenges with the supply chain, PSO representatives decided to rebuild this line using mostly concrete single-pole structures instead of steel. PSO representatives expect pre-construction activities to start in late summer of this year, with transmission line construction starting in early fall. Crews plan to finish construction in late spring 2024.
Fall 2022: Coates Field Service, Inc., serves as PSO's right-of-way representative for this project. Coates representatives plan to contact affected landowners to discuss field activities, easement acquisition and construction.
PSO crews plan to install single-pole steel structures.
Typical Structure Height: Approximately 85 feet*
Typical Distance Between Structures: Approximately
600 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 100 feet
Exact structure, height, and right-of-way requirements may vary.
Public Service Company of Oklahoma serves 538,000 customers in Oklahoma.
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918-237-6736
mchames@aep.com
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