December 2025 Update - Segment 1

Beginning in early-mid January of 2026, OPPD is moving forward with its primary transmission line construction activities for Segment 1 of the OPPD North Douglas County Transmission Project. This includes the State Street portion between 114th and 140th streets.

We have already been working on tree and brush removal and relocating smaller distribution lines. In this next stage, crews will begin preparing the transmission corridor. The upcoming construction activities will include installing new foundations and high-voltage transmission lines. Due to the project’s complexity, the timing of the construction activities will vary.

Right-of-way agents will work with directly impacted landowners to notify them when crews will be on or near their property and what to expect during construction. You will continue to see OPPD and our contractors – Brink Constructors and Dietzel Enterprises – as work progresses.

Crews will begin preparing the transmission corridor, which includes the removal of the old transmission structures and wires. They will also survey and stake the placement of new structures, trim and clear trees, prepare access for equipment, and install measures to prevent erosion. Construction crews have already been working in the area to relocate existing distribution lines in preparation for the construction of new transmission lines.

When the installation of the new transmission structures begins, you may see crews drilling and pouring foundations, hauling and erecting poles, and stringing transmission wires. Our contractors may use concrete trucks, drills, excavators, loaders, and lifting equipment to install the foundations and poles. They will also utilize heavy equipment, including drill rigs, cranes, skid loaders of various sizes, and other construction vehicles.

We anticipate that the transmission line construction phase will take several months. Safety is a priority for OPPD. We kindly ask landowners to be aware of activities happening on and around their property. Please do not enter active worksites and allow plenty of space for equipment to maneuver so we can avoid damage. During harvest and planting seasons, landowners should be aware of and exercise caution when working around new pole structures. 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 construction can be directed to your 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.