I-75 Transmission Line Relocation Study

Duke Energy's electric system is essential to meeting our customers' needs. We're also committed to the development, stability and economic growth of the communities we serve. With that in mind, Duke Energy Ohio will be relocating a short section of a 69-kilovolt (kV) electric line to accommodate an Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) project.

Project Need

ODOT is planning future work to improve safety and ease congestion on I-75 in Hamilton County, which involves reconstructing I-75 between the bridge over the Mill Creek and the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway – adding a fourth lane in either direction.
ODOT's I-75 project requires Duke Energy to relocate our poles, towers, electric power line and other associated equipment to new road right of way and into a new transmission corridor.

Project Description

Duke Energy Ohio will need to relocate about a half-mile of 69-kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line and related equipment from crossing I-75 near the 10.10 mile marker. Construction on the transmission line portion of the project is planned to begin in fall 2021.

Engagement

Community engagement is a vital part of our siting process. It allows us to receive and consider public input and to share information with the community about this project. We are inviting landowners within the study area to send us your feedback.

The general location of the existing line and the potential relocation routes we're studying are detailed on the map. We're examining how to best approach the project with the least impact to property owners, the community and the environment.

View Potential Relocation Routes.

We'd like to receive your input by Feb. 3, 2021 and expect to announce the preferred route in late February 2021.

Tentative Project Timeline

• Community input process through Feb. 3, 2021
• Announcement of preferred route in February 2021
• Right of Way acquisition begins early 2021
• Ohio Power Siting Board application May 2021
• Construction begins fall 2021