Bellevue Reliability Project

Southeast Bellevue Transmission Project

• New and expanded substations, as well as a new transmission line, will enable growth, support critical community infrastructure and remove transmission lines and our substation from the flood plain. 

Olde Towne Transmission Project

• A new line will replace existing transmission lines that are in the flood plain. OPPD will be evaluating opportunities to upgrade distribution lines and relocate those lines under transmission, where feasible.

Project Study Area

Click here to download a PDF version of this map.

The project study area is used to provide a general boundary of land to further evaluate before finalizing the transmission routes. The map (above) is reflective of two study areas – the Olde Towne Transmission Project Study area and the Southeast Bellevue Transmission Project Study area.

Determining the paths for this transmission infrastructure will consider stakeholder feedback in each area, in addition to careful evaluation of environmental, engineering and community concerns.

Important considerations include: minimizing impacts to private properties and maximizing the distance of transmission lines from homes, schools, parks, churches and cemeteries. Click here to learn more about the routing and siting criteria. OPPD will gather public feedback through a process that includes local leader meetings, webinars and open houses. We also collect comments online and have a hotline available for those interested in connecting by phone at 402-200-4128.

Southeast Bellevue Potential Routes

OPPD is hosting an event focused on the new Southeast Bellevue transmission lines. Currently, OPPD is in the early planning stages of this project. We started with a study area and developed a network of potential routes (see map below) for consideration. Our public involvement process is designed to gather information and input to determine a route that has the least amount of impact on the community and our neighbors, while considering environmental, social, and engineering constraints. As we look to narrow route segments, you can help us by examining visual displays of potential transmission routes and sharing your feedback with our project team.

Click here to download a PDF version of this map.

Southeast Bellevue Open House

The public is invited to attend an open house located in Southeast Bellevue at Hanke Hall for your convenience. There will not be a formal presentation, so you are welcome to attend any time during this open house:

• Thursday, April 23 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Hanke Hall at Falconwood Park
• 915 Allied Road, Bellevue, NE

If you are unable to join us in person, we still welcome your feedback. Please leave your comment on the interactive map, on the questions tab below or call us at 402-200-4128.

Initial Project Webinar Presentation and Community Engagement Sessions

As part of our commitment to informing and engaging customers on projects and key decisions, we hosted a series of initial public events to introduce the project to the Bellevue community.

Online Presentation

OPPD hosted an online presentation to introduce the project. Our staff presented project information, shared our process for routing and siting transmission in the community, and provided opportunities to share feedback. This webinar was held on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at 6 p.m. Missed the presentation? You can view it here.

Community Engagement Sessions

We hosted in-person community engagement sessions at the study area phase. Because the project is still in its early stages, these sessions did not include a formal presentation. Our staff was available to answer questions and share ways to stay informed as the project moves forward.

We offered two locations, one in southeast Bellevue and one near Olde Towne Bellevue. The same information was provided at both events:

• Olde Towne Bellevue: Reed Community Center, 1200 Lord Boulevard, Wednesday, March 4 from 4-7 p.m.
• Southeast Bellevue: Hanke Hall, 915 Allied Road, Thursday, March 5 from 4-7 p.m.

Following this initial project outreach, OPPD plans to schedule open houses to focus on the routing and siting locations of our transmission lines for both southeast Bellevue and Olde Towne Bellevue. We will advertise these events with residents as soon as the new dates are confirmed. To stay informed, please sign up for email alerts on this page or revisit this page for the latest information.