29-04-2025
AEP picks new route for transmission line through Campbell, Pittsylvania Counties
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – On Tuesday, April 29, Appalachian Power announced the selection of a new route for the installation of a transmission line in Campbell County, Pittsylvania County, and Altavista.
A representative with AEP said the new transmission line is an upgrade that is part of the Altavista-Leesville Transmission Improvements Project. The route was selected after two community open houses, meetings with local officials, and field studies that looked at multiple options.
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The project will:
Rebuilding approximately 4.5 miles of 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line in or near the existing right-of-way.
Building approximately 5 miles of 138-kV transmission line parallel to existing transmission lines.
'Our engineering team, particularly, went to great lengths to make this route a reality,' said George Porter, Appalachian Power spokesperson. 'The team feels confident that the proposed route balances landowner feedback, environmental impact, and land use, all while maintaining reliable electric power in the area. We thank the many community members and stakeholders who provided key information to help us build a project that will help us improve reliability for customers.'
The AEP project team will be filing the project with the Virginia State Corporation Commission this summer and, if approved, will proceed with construction from late 2026 to late 2027.
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