NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (AP) — Some landowners are voicing concerns that a proposed transmission line in central Nebraska that would disrupt wildlife and cultural gems, such as wagon ruts from the Oregon and Mormon trails.

The proposed 345,000-volt transmission line would start near the Gerald Gentleman Station near Sutherland and extend to a new station near Thedford.

The landowners met Thursday with officials from the North Platte Public Power District. Some landowners say it would be less disruptive if the power line went underground or used a different route.

NPPD president Patrick Pope says the exact cost of running the line underground wasn’t available, but that it would be more expensive for customers compared to the current plan.