Bellevue Reliability Project

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About the Bellevue Reliability Project

OPPD is upgrading our transmission and distribution systems in Bellevue to create more resilience and reliability for the community and to pave the way for significant growth.

OPPD plans to rebuild transmission, upgrade or expand five substations and build one new substation in the eastern and southern parts of Bellevue to support community growth and reliability. Routing and siting efforts will begin this year, with project completion over the course of several years.

This project also addresses system vulnerabilities that were identified after the historic flooding of 2019 and implements a design that creates more redundancy and grid resiliency for Bellevue customers. The investment upgrades an aging part of our system – some poles and substations date back many decades – with more modern technology. This project is part of a multi-year, billion-plus dollar investment in infrastructure across our service territory.

OPPD is supporting growth and reliability in Bellevue over these phases:

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.

When determining the paths for this transmission infrastructure, OPPD 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.


Olde Towne Transmission Project

Click here to download a PDF version of this map


Olde Towne Transmission Project Route Network Open House

OPPD invites community members to attend an upcoming open house to learn more about the Olde Towne Transmission Project Route Network and provide input on the project.

During the open house, attendees will have the opportunity to review proposed route options (see map above), speak directly with members of the project team, and ask questions or share feedback. Community input is an important part of the process and will be considered alongside engineering, environmental, and social factors to help inform future decisions.

Attendees are welcome to attend any time during the time frame below, as no formal presentation is planned:

  • Tuesday, July 14, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Bellevue East High School – South Gym
  • 1401 High School Drive, Bellevue, NE

If you are unable to join us, an interactive map will be available through August 2 to provide feedback on the route options. You may also use the questions tab below or call us at 402-200-4128.


Southeast Bellevue Transmission Project

Potential Routes

OPPD hosted an event focused on the new Southeast Bellevue transmission lines. 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 looked to narrow route segments, the public helped us by examining visual displays of potential transmission routes and sharing feedback with our project team.


Click here to download a PDF version of this map.

Southeast Bellevue Open House

The public was invited to attend an open house located in Southeast Bellevue at Hanke Hall on April 23. There was no formal presentation, the public was welcome to attend any time during the open house.

If you were unable to join us in person, we welcomed feedback on the route options through May 17. If you have additional questions or comments, please use the questions tab below or call us at 402-200-4128.

Southeast Bellevue Transmission Project Route Selection

After gathering community feedback and completing detailed evaluations, OPPD has selected the route for the Southeast Bellevue Transmission Project. The route was announced at the June 2026 Board of Directors Committee meeting.

The selected route reflects careful consideration of several factors, including engineering, cost, environmental impacts, land use, and input from the community and local leadership. We appreciate everyone who participated in the public engagement process and shared comments that helped shape this decision.

This project will strengthen OPPD’s system in southeast Bellevue and help increase reliability in this rapidly growing area. Construction timelines and additional project details will be shared as they become available.

An updated map of the selected route is available below. Property owners along the route will be contacted by OPPD soon.


Click here to download a PDF version of this map




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.

About the Bellevue Reliability Project

OPPD is upgrading our transmission and distribution systems in Bellevue to create more resilience and reliability for the community and to pave the way for significant growth.

OPPD plans to rebuild transmission, upgrade or expand five substations and build one new substation in the eastern and southern parts of Bellevue to support community growth and reliability. Routing and siting efforts will begin this year, with project completion over the course of several years.

This project also addresses system vulnerabilities that were identified after the historic flooding of 2019 and implements a design that creates more redundancy and grid resiliency for Bellevue customers. The investment upgrades an aging part of our system – some poles and substations date back many decades – with more modern technology. This project is part of a multi-year, billion-plus dollar investment in infrastructure across our service territory.

OPPD is supporting growth and reliability in Bellevue over these phases:

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.

When determining the paths for this transmission infrastructure, OPPD 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.


Olde Towne Transmission Project

Click here to download a PDF version of this map


Olde Towne Transmission Project Route Network Open House

OPPD invites community members to attend an upcoming open house to learn more about the Olde Towne Transmission Project Route Network and provide input on the project.

During the open house, attendees will have the opportunity to review proposed route options (see map above), speak directly with members of the project team, and ask questions or share feedback. Community input is an important part of the process and will be considered alongside engineering, environmental, and social factors to help inform future decisions.

Attendees are welcome to attend any time during the time frame below, as no formal presentation is planned:

  • Tuesday, July 14, from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Bellevue East High School – South Gym
  • 1401 High School Drive, Bellevue, NE

If you are unable to join us, an interactive map will be available through August 2 to provide feedback on the route options. You may also use the questions tab below or call us at 402-200-4128.


Southeast Bellevue Transmission Project

Potential Routes

OPPD hosted an event focused on the new Southeast Bellevue transmission lines. 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 looked to narrow route segments, the public helped us by examining visual displays of potential transmission routes and sharing feedback with our project team.


Click here to download a PDF version of this map.

Southeast Bellevue Open House

The public was invited to attend an open house located in Southeast Bellevue at Hanke Hall on April 23. There was no formal presentation, the public was welcome to attend any time during the open house.

If you were unable to join us in person, we welcomed feedback on the route options through May 17. If you have additional questions or comments, please use the questions tab below or call us at 402-200-4128.

Southeast Bellevue Transmission Project Route Selection

After gathering community feedback and completing detailed evaluations, OPPD has selected the route for the Southeast Bellevue Transmission Project. The route was announced at the June 2026 Board of Directors Committee meeting.

The selected route reflects careful consideration of several factors, including engineering, cost, environmental impacts, land use, and input from the community and local leadership. We appreciate everyone who participated in the public engagement process and shared comments that helped shape this decision.

This project will strengthen OPPD’s system in southeast Bellevue and help increase reliability in this rapidly growing area. Construction timelines and additional project details will be shared as they become available.

An updated map of the selected route is available below. Property owners along the route will be contacted by OPPD soon.


Click here to download a PDF version of this map




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.

Bellevue Reliability Project

Have a question or have feedback about the Bellevue Reliability Project? Ask it here and our experts will respond within three business days. Feedback is also accepted here or you may call the hotline at 402-200-4128.

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