SWEPCO Advances Hallsville Project with Delivery of Major Generation Equipment, Temporary Traffic Delays Expected
HALLSVILLE, Tx. (July 9, 2026) — SWEPCO is preparing for another major construction milestone at the future Hallsville Natural Gas Plant as two generators and one turbine are delivered to the project site. After arriving in East Texas by rail, the equipment will be transferred to specialized transport trailers at a rail unloading location in Tenaha before beginning the final leg of its journey to Hallsville.
The deliveries build on recent progress at the site, including completion of a major turbine foundation concrete pour and ongoing work on foundations, utilities and electrical infrastructure supporting future generation operations.
Planned Transport Schedule
- Saturday, July 11 – Generator #1
- Monday, July 13 – Generator #2
- Wednesday, July 15 – Turbine
Each heavy-haul move is expected to take approximately four hours and will travel under escort at reduced speeds.
Traffic Impacts
Motorists should expect temporary delays along portions of the transport route and are encouraged to allow extra travel time, use caution and follow directions from law enforcement and traffic-control personnel.
Drivers are encouraged to use caution, allow additional travel time, and consider alternate routes where possible. Delays may occur along U.S. Highway 84, FM 699, U.S. Highway 59, FM 2625, and FM 3251 as crews and equipment move through the area.
Route
The convoy will depart from Tenaha, Texas, traveling east on U.S. Highway 84 before turning left onto FM 699 (Antioch Road). The route will continue northwest on FM 699 to U.S. Highway 59, then proceed north on U.S. Highway 59. From there, the convoy will turn west onto FM 2625, continue to FM 3251, and travel north on FM 3251 to the destination area located approximately 1.3 miles south of the intersection of FM 3251 and Interstate 20.
Building for the Future
Construction remains active across the Hallsville site, with crews continuing work on underground utilities, piping systems, foundations, electrical grounding and conduit systems supporting future generation units.
“The arrival of these major components marks another step forward in SWEPCO’s efforts to build additional generating capacity, support growing energy demand and enhance long-term reliability for customers across the region,” said Brett Mattison, SWEPCO President and COO.
The Hallsville project is expected to be SWEPCO’s first new thermal generation facility in more than a decade.
“We appreciate the patience of our communities and motorists as this equipment is moved safely to the site,” said SWEPCO’s Monte McMahon, VP Generating Assets, West. “These deliveries represent important progress as we continue building infrastructure to serve customers for decades to come.”