Our customers depend on us to power their homes, so we’re committed to continuously improve service and reliability across the service territory. We continue to maintain our outstanding service reliability of 99.99%. To maintain the excellent service our customers expect, we acknowledge the need to repair, replace, build, upgrade and extend the electric system. Below, see details about LES' major construction projects in the works.
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SOUTH 56TH STREET RELIABILITY PROJECT MAP
The South 56th Street Reliability Project is a multistep project to rebuild transmission lines and structures along 56th Street, from Everett Street to Elkcrest Drive.
The project will begin in mid-2023, with the relocation of overhead distribution lines to underground. Eliminating overhead power lines along this major roadway meets the Lincoln-Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan statement, “Within the City of Lincoln, wherever feasible and affordable, implement a phased program to relocate overhead utility lines underground.” Burying these lines will improve neighborhood aesthetics, reduce impact from vehicle/pole accidents and build upon our reliability now and in the future. LES also will work with the communication utilities in the city of Lincoln to remove communication lines.
Once distribution lines (the “middle” lines on the pole) are removed, as well as the communication utility lines (the “lower” lines on the pole), work will begin on transmission structures and lines. This portion of the project will update structures to support increased electricity needs for the area and increase the span of the lines between structures.
OPEN HOUSE
LES held an open house Aug. 23, 2022, to discuss this project. Click the links below for more information and to provide feedback.
View the South 56th Street Reliability Project flyer
View the South 56th Street Reliability Project FAQ
Provide feedback about the South 56th Street Reliability Project
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Additional resource
Help LES keep power restoration and maintenance trouble-free by leaving proper space around power equipment.
Contact us
If you have any questions related to the South 56th Street Reliability Project, contact us at 402.475.4211 or email [email protected].
70TH STREET OVERHEAD TO UNDERGROUND PROJECT MAP
LES will relocate the overhead power lines to underground along 70th Street from Logan to Knox streets. The conversion will continue to build upon our system reliability and will improve aesthetics along a high-traffic roadway in the city.
Burying existing overhead distribution meets the Lincoln-Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan statement: “Within the City of Lincoln, wherever feasible and affordable, implement a phased program to relocate overhead utility lines underground.”
This project is a continuation of the Overhead to Underground program initiated by the LES Administrative Board in 2005. Construction is scheduled to start in spring 2023 with anticipated completion by fall 2023.
OPEN HOUSE
LES held an open house June 28, 2022, to outline and discuss the areas that will be impacted by this project in 2023. Take a look at the project flyer and FAQ below for more information.
View the 70th Street project flyer
View the 70th Street project FAQ
Installing underground electrical facilities can enhance system reliability by reducing exposure to many common outage causes such as storms, tree debris, vehicle/pole accidents and animal interference. The following before and after photos show the improvements to neighborhood aesthetics that result from this type of project.
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| 48th Street, L-Cotner Boulevard Overhead to Underground Project | |
Additional resource
Help LES keep power restoration and maintenance trouble-free by leaving proper space around power equipment.
Contact us
If you have any questions related to the 70th Street project, contact us at 402.475.4211.
Center Park Overhead to Underground Project map
LES will convert overhead lines to underground from South 14th Street, north of Center Park Road, along back property lines and east the length of Peterson Park (crossing under the bike path). This project will meet the Lincoln-Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan statement: “Within the City of Lincoln, wherever feasible and affordable, implement a phased program to relocate overhead utility lines underground.”
This project is a continuation of the Overhead to Underground program initiated by the LES Administrative Board in 2005. Construction is scheduled to start in fall 2023 with anticipated completion by the end of 2023.
LES will install underground cable from the substation located at South 27th Street and Pine Lake Road, south to Rokeby Road. This project will support future growth in the South 27th Street and Saltillo Road area and provide backup power contingency for customers along Saltillo Road.
Construction is scheduled to start in fall 2023 with anticipated completion by the end of 2023.
Overhead Distribution Asset Management Project Map
The Overhead Distribution Asset Management Project is an ongoing citywide maintenance program that will repair or replace LES poles and equipment that were deemed defective during the 2022 inspection. This project will ensure public safety and improve reliability and is set to kick off in 2023.
North 45th Street Overhead to Underground Project Map
LES will relocate the existing overhead power lines to underground along 45th Street from Vine to R streets. This conversion will support our continued system reliability by replacing dated electrical cable and reduce potential exposure to damage common of overhead lines. The conversion also will improve aesthetics along a city roadway.
This project is a continuation of the Overhead to Underground program initiated by the LES Administrative Board in 2005 and meets the Lincoln-Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan statement: “Within the City of Lincoln, wherever feasible and affordable, implement a phased program to relocate overhead utility lines underground.”
Construction is scheduled to start in spring 2023 with anticipated completion by winter 2023.
2023 BUDGETED CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY MAP
LES' 2023 budget includes a number of construction projects in and around the Lincoln area.
The projects represent relatively large investments. Some projects are new, while several are continued from past years. All of the projects are needed to renew, upgrade or expand the electric system so that LES’ customer-owners continue receiving a reliable supply of low-cost electric energy.
Other projects, not included on the map, may occur throughout the year due to public changes in land use, major equipment failures and customer requirements for commercial or industrial expansion which may require relocating or changing electrical facilities.
If you have questions about any of these 2023 construction projects, call 402.475.4211 or email [email protected].
