Pine-Wadsworth Muni 138 kV Transmission Line-Structure Replacement and Reroute Project (OPSB Case No. 26-0140-EL-BLN)
In this project, American Transmission Systems, Incorporated (“ATSI”), a FirstEnergy company, proposes to relocate and replace Structures No. 6697 through 6700 that support both the Pine‑Wadsworth Muni 138 kV and Barberton‑West Akron 138 kV transmission lines. The existing steel lattice towers have sustained significant deterioration, especially on Structures No. 6698 and 6699, where the legs show advanced structural degradation. In addition, a railroad spur that carries tank cars carrying hazardous and flammable materials passes beneath the energized conductors and a multi‑story metal building located within the transmission line right-of-way (“ROW”) increases safety risk in the event of a conductor failure. To address these issues and maintain system reliability, four new double‑circuit single steel monopole structures on drilled concrete pier foundations along with new conductor and shield wire will be installed. Structures 6698 and 6699 will be installed approximately 222 feet to the west of their existing locations. Structures 6697 and 6700 will be approximately 20 and 28 feet south of their current locations, respectively. Upon completion of installation, the existing lattice towers will be removed. The project is located in Copley Township, Summit County, Ohio.
Project Documents
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