Abert - ReusensTransmission Improvements Project

Appalachian Power representatives plan to upgrade the electric transmission grid in Amherst and Bedford counties and the city of Lynchburg.

The project involves:

Rebuilding approximately 5 miles of 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line in or near the existing right-of-way
Associated upgrades to the Abert Substation

The project increases electric reliability and reduces outages for area customers, replaces aging infrastructure to provide safer, more efficient energy delivery, and increases line capacity to meet growing demand for electricity.

Project Updates

July 2025: Appalachian Power representatives announced the Abert-Reusens Transmission Improvements Project. We plan to host an in-person open house in your area to provide an opportunity for residents to meet and talk with project representatives. Since there is no formal presentation, residents may join the planned event at any time.

Tuesday, August 12, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
300 Lucado Place, Lynchburg, VA 24504

Also, we invite you to review this website and enter our virtual open house to learn more and share your feedback. For the virtual open house, please use Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari internet browsers for the best user experience. You may submit comments and questions about the project through the Contact form at the bottom of this page. Please share your input by Friday, August 29, 2025.

Timeline

Structures

Crews plan to install steel H-frame and 3-pole structures along the line route.

Typical Structure Height: Approximately 70 - 90 feet*
Typical Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 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.

Resources

Property Easements Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Project Map Access Roads Field Activities

Appalachian Power serves approximately 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.