Appalachian Power plan to increase electric reliability by making transmission line upgrades in Pulaski, Montgomery and Floyd counties.
Construction begins fall 2029 and concludes late 2032.
April 8, 2026: Appalachian Power representatives have announced a proposed line route for the 138-kilovolt Claytor-Floyd Transmission Line Rebuild Project. Company representatives determined the proposed route after reviewing input from landowners and community members following APCo's project announcement and public house in late 2025.
Company representives plan to file an application with the Public Service Commission of Virginia in summer 2026. If the project is approved, construction is expected to begin fall 2029 and conclude by late 2032.
Appalachian Power crews plan to install steel H-frame, 3-pole structures and lattice towers.
The
proposed structures are approximately 30 feet taller than the existing structures.
Typical Structure Height: Approximately 50 - 110 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: 100 feet*
*Exact structure types, height and right-of-way requirements may vary
Appalachian Power serves approximately 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.
Project Outreach Specialist representing APCo
833-236-7697
APCO_Outreach@aeptransmission.com