Redland Switch – Lufkin Switch 345 kV Transmission Line Project

For Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (“Oncor”) to continue to provide safe and reliable electric service in this area, a new transmission line must be constructed to connect the existing Oncor Redland Switch Station to the existing Oncor Lufkin Switch Station. The Redland Switch Station is located approximately 3.8 miles northeast of Lufkin, Texas, and south of Kurth Lake. The Lufkin Switch Station is located approximately 0.6 miles northwest of Lufkin, Texas, and west of United States Highway 69. The proposed project would construct a single-circuit, double-circuit capable, 345 kV transmission line approximately 7.8 to 11.4 miles in length, to be located within Angelina County along a route selected by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The Proposed Transmission Line Project is currently planned for completion in 2024.

Voltage and Structure Type - The project includes a new double-circuit capable 345 kV transmission line constructed on lattice towers or steel monopoles.

PROJECT DETAILS

Project One Pager - The Redland Switch - Lufkin Switch 345 kV Transmission Line Project One Pager includes a short description of the project, the approval process, and contact information.

Public Meeting - Notice of Public Meeting was published in the local newspaper on February 15, 2023. The public meeting was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, located at 601 North 2^nd Street, Lufkin, Texas, 75901. 

Project Map - You can download a copy of the approved map in the link below.

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Application - On July 13, 2023 Oncor filed an Application at the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) under Docket No. 55172 to construct and operate the proposed project. Click here for access to the docket on the PUCT Interchange.

PUCT Decision -Final Order approving the route was signed on December 1, 2023. Click here for a copy of the final order.

Oncor Representatives can be contacted regarding the Redland Switch – Lufkin Switch 345 kV Transmission Line at 214.486.3560.