Maps and visuals

The route for the electricity transmission line is approximately 732 miles in length, with a typical right-of-way width of 250 feet. Substations/converter stations will be constructed at interconnection points in Wyoming, Utah and Nevada.

Route overview map
Route Overview (PDF, 9.1 MB)
Nevada route map
Nevada (PDF, 3.1 MB)
Utah route map
Utah (PDF, 1.2 MB)
These maps show the TWE Project route selected by BLM and WAPA in their respective Records of Decision.

Power line design

Along the route, transmission structure heights may vary from 100 feet to 180 feet depending upon structure type, terrain, span and line crossings. The span between structures may vary from 900 to 1,500 feet. The AC structures will look very similar to the DC structures.

Stay informed

Email UpdatesJoin TransWest's email list to receive periodic updates and meeting notifications.

X/TwitterFollow us on X/Twitter.

In the news

"We need to get aggressive on building the electron superhighway. If we are not able to move forward with availability of transmission, we can study the potential of solar and wind and geothermal until the cows come home and it's not going to get done."

- Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, March 2009, in response to questions at a hearing before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources