I-5 Corridor Reinforcement BPA is evaluating potential routes for a proposed new 500-kilovolt transmission line to reinforce the power grid in southwest Washington. The last high voltage transmission line along this section of the I5 Corridor was built over 40 years ago. Meanwhile the population in the area has doubled. The line will bring in new renewable energy, address growing congestion on the grid and allow local utilities to buy and sell power to keep rates as low as possible. See the project factsheet for more. Read the factsheet (PDF) Spotlight question Where is the Amboy public meeting? To ensure we have adequate room, we have changed the Sept. 8 meeting location in Amboy. This meeting will now take place at the Amboy Middle School gymnasium, 22115 N.E. Chelatchie Road, Amboy, Wash. The public meeting will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., with a presentation at 6:30 p.m. More information about the meetings Helpful shortcuts Maps Project impacts Property access Schedule Submit comments

I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project Watch this video to learn more about how the proposed line would address growing congestion, and benefit local residents, businesses and utilities News and highlights Updated project map - August 2010 (PDF) BPA announced new segments and updated the project map and the interactive maps. Upcoming public meetings BPA will host public meetings in late August and early September. Presentation - April 2010 (PDF) BPA uses this presentation to talk with the public about the project.