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Construction projects

Communication projects
LES’ communication projects facilitate the reliable communication between high-voltage substations for monitoring, protection and control of the transmission and distribution systems. Click on the "read more" link below to see details of LES' current communication project.

Underground communication

  • 56th & Everett and 70th & Calvert substations scheduled to begin in May. see a map »
  • 56th & Everett substation to 30th & A substation to 17th & Holdrege substation. Work underway.

Transmission projects
LES' transmission line projects facilitate the reliable delivery of high-voltage electrical energy to our expanding number of distribution facilities. Click on the "read more" links below to see details of LES' transmission projects.

Rebuild

Distribution projects
LES' distribution line projects facilitate the reliable delivery of electrical energy to our current and future customers. Click on the "read more" link below to see details of LES' distribution projects.

Overhead to underground

Rebuild

  • NW 12th Street to Interstate 80 from West Bond Street to Commerce Way read more »
  • NW 56th & Superior to NW 48th & Luke read more »
  • NW 56th & Superior to NW 48th & Wilkins read more »
  • Briarhurst Subdivision and apartment complex buildings south of Briarhurst Drive: S. 40th, Hwy. 2 to Old Cheney Road read more »
  • Briarhurst apartment complex buildings north of Briarhurst Drive: S. 40th, Hwy. 2 to Old Cheney Road read more »

Duct installation - preparation for rebuild

  • 70th to 98th streets, O to A streets (2012); 70th to 98th streets, A to Van Dorn streets, and 70th to 84th streets, Van Dorn Street to Pioneers Boulevard (2013) read more » 

Downtown/Haymarket
Several projects are planned for the Haymarket area in preparation for its redevelopment.

  • 8th and Q-R streets area – Relocate overhead line to underground. Work underway.
  • 8th & S streets area – Overhead to underground distribution relocation from 8th-9th on S Street.
  • 7th and N streets. Work underway.
  • LES is partnering with the Joint Public Agency to install conduits for all underground distribution lines needed for the Core Area Road Project. This contractor is responsible for road construction in the rights of way and alley ways. By doing this, LES will relieve construction congestion in the West Haymarket Arena and maximize the use of LES crews. Work underway.
  • Work to complete the north loop to serve customers in the area immediately south of the arena. Work underway. The parking garage and the Loft Apartments have been served.
  • Install underground redundant feeder from the new depot to the switchgear on the northeast corner of the arena. Work underway. Install the second half of the above-mentioned redundant feeder from the new depot to the 8th & N substation. Work to begin after the above feeder is completed.
  • Replace an existing feeder - 8th Street, L to R. Work underway.

For information on any of the Downtown/Haymarket construction projects, call 402-467-7606.

5/15/13

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5/15/13