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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SALTILLO RELOCATION PROJECT MAP
In preparation for the Lancaster County Roundabout and Resurfacing Project along Saltillo Road, LES will move existing overhead lines that are in conflict with the roadway project and will install underground cables and at-grade equipment within the project area.
This project will improve the reliability and safety for our customers while improving the aesthetics along Saltillo Road.
In anticipation of Lancaster County’s proposed grading and paving project along 98th Street between Adams and Holdrege streets in northeast Lincoln, LES will remove overhead distribution power lines currently in conflict and will install underground distribution cables and at-grade equipment within the project area. Planned LES construction is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.
Converting these overhead power lines to underground will improve neighborhood aesthetics, build upon our reliability and resiliency and ensure needed connectivity for the future.
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].
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.
Overhead Distribution Asset Management Project Map
The Overhead Distribution Asset Management Project is an ongoing citywide maintenance project that will repair or replace LES poles and equipment that were deemed defective during the 2023 inspection. This project will ensure public safety, improve reliability and will begin in early 2024.
