PSO Begins Major Transmission Line Rebuild Near Chickasha
The Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) has launched a $11 million project to rebuild five miles of electric transmission line near Chickasha.
Known as the South Chickasha Transmission Improvements Project, the initiative will modernize the region’s energy infrastructure and strengthen the grid for customers across Grady County.
PSO said the new 138-kilovolt line will replace aging equipment and enhance reliability for thousands of homes and businesses that depend on steady service.
Construction Connects Key Substations
The project links PSO’s Cornville Substation, located off North 2862 Road in east Chickasha, to the Norge Road Substation southwest of town.
Field crews have already started surveying for underground utilities, marking the first visible phase of construction.
According to company officials, construction is expected to conclude by the end of the year, barring weather delays or unforeseen challenges.
The Southwest Ledger first reported the project details earlier this week.
PSO Says the Goal Is Stronger Reliability
“This project is about strengthening reliability for PSO customers in the area,” said Michael Hixson, PSO’s external affairs manager. “It represents our continued investment in a reliable and more resilient electricity system.”
The Chickasha work is part of PSO’s broader infrastructure modernization strategy.
The utility has been replacing older lines, hardening substations, and investing in technology to improve system efficiency and storm recovery times.
Investing in Oklahoma’s Energy Future
The South Chickasha project adds to PSO’s growing portfolio of reliability-focused upgrades throughout Oklahoma.
By rebuilding key transmission corridors, the utility aims to minimize outages, handle future load growth, and integrate renewable generation more effectively.
Customers can expect a stronger grid capable of meeting both everyday demand and long-term regional growth. The project also supports Oklahoma’s broader goals for economic development, energy reliability, and sustainable infrastructure investment statewide
SOURCE: Click here for Southwest Ledger– Edited for clarity by Oklahoma Energy Today