LES will begin a construction project in mid-July to place the overhead electric distribution lines underground along 27th St. from South Street to Calvert Street.

This project is part of a long-range program to bury more overhead electric facilities pursuant to the Lincoln-Lancaster County Comprehensive Plan that encourages such conversions wherever feasible and affordable.

After this distribution project is completed, LES will be upgrading the street lighting system. Wood poles will be replaced with steel poles fed with underground wire. The new poles will be located along 27th St. from South Street to Calvert Street. Field adjustment of the proposed locations may be necessary due to conflicts with existing underground utilities.

• See the proposed pole placement

• See the types of poles to be used

  • Street light pole

  • Cable riser pole

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Timeline

• Aug. 21, 2010 / 7 a.m.-7 p.m., 27th street will be closed from South to Sheridan as General Excavating continues work.

• July 2010 / Construction begins.

  • Phase 1 - South to Sheridan

  • Phase 2 - Sheridan to Van Dorn

  • Phase 3 - Van Dorn to Calvert

• Aug. 4, 2010 / Digital message boards will be operational to announce the closure (beginning Aug. 16) of S. 27th from South St. to Sheridan Blvd.

• Aug. 16, 2010 / LES and contract crews begin overhead to underground project.

• October 2010 / Construction concludes.

For more information...

• See Frequently Asked Questions

• Read the letter sent to customers (May 26, 2010)

• Questions?

  • Prior to start of construction, call 467-7603.

  • Prior to street light construction, call 467-7641.

  • During and after construction, call 467-7691.

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