Amherst - ReusensProject
The Amherst - Reusens phase involves rebuilding approximately 12 miles of transmission line and expanding two substations in Amherst County and the city of Lynchburg. Company representatives expect construction for this phase to begin in spring 2022 and last about a year.
Project Updates
10/28/2021: The company received approval from the Virginia State Corporation Commission to move forward with this project. The right-of-way contractor representing Appalachian Power plans to reach out to landowners to discuss next steps.
1/13/2021: Company representatives have determined a proposed line route and plan to file the project with Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) later this month. The proposed line route is shown above in the interactive map..
Appalachian Power representatives are hosting a virtual open house for the Amherst - Reusens phase of the Central Virginia Transmission Reliability Project.
Project representatives encourage landowners to submit their feedback about the project by September 7. To provide comments on how this project affects your property or to provide special conditions related to your property use the comment form belwo or call 833-313-3743.
Project Releases
News Release - July 30, 2020 (PDF)
Map
Project Map (PDF)
Timeline
Structures
Crews plan to replace the existing wood, H-frame structures with steel, H-frame or three-pole structures. Proposed structures vary depending on the location.
- Proposed Structure Height: Approximately 65-85 feet*
- Right-of-Way Width: Approximately 100 feet*
* Exact structure, height and right-of-way 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.
- Detailed Map 1 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 2 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 3 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 4 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 5 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 6 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 7 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 8 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 9 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 10 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 11 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 12 (PDF)
- Detailed Map 13 (PDF)
Resources
Virtual Open House Project Fact Sheet Access Roads Field Activities
Appalachian Power serves approximately 1 million customers in West Virginia, Virginia and Tennessee.