December 2025 Update - Segment 2 and 3

OPPD will soon begin clearing trees and brush from the transmission easement areas of segments 2 and 3. Since the next segments of this project are longer than eight miles, we are addressing the tree and brush clearing work in multiple phases, and we plan to begin clearing trees and brush beginning early next year.

Preliminary onsite vegetation reviews by our contractor, Hughes Tree Service, and OPPD’s contracted surveyors are beginning now and will precede tree and brush removal work throughout the next phases of the project. They may require access to properties that are directly impacted.

Due to the project’s complexity, the timing of the tree-clearing activities will vary but should start early January 2026 and be completed during the next five months. For properties with access challenges, right-of-way agents will reach out to property owners directly with more detailed dates and times when crews will be on or near their property and help work with them to determine the best access option.

Once the easement areas are clear of trees and brush, OPPD will move toward the Construction Phase later in 2026 and will stay in touch with directly impacted landowners, providing more information as we get closer to the start of construction.

Safety is a priority for OPPD. We kindly ask landowners to be aware of activities happening on and around your property. Please do not enter active worksites and allow plenty of space for equipment to maneuver so we can avoid damage. Allow plenty of space as you maneuver around equipment and structures so that you can avoid damage to OPPD structures and your own equipment.

Specific questions about easements and property access during tree clearing can be directed to OPPD's right-of-way agent, or the OPPD Real Property and Land Management team via hotline at (531) 226-3062 or email at landmanagement@oppd.com.