March 20, 2026 Update

Omaha Public Power District is planning to move heavy equipment on area roadways overnight from Sunday, March 22 - Monday, March 23. Sunday night's plans are based on the best information we have right now; however, it’s important to note that due to the complexity of heavy haul moves such as this, timing is subject to change.

OPPD is working with a specialized moving team to bring a backup generator step-up transformer (GSU) from the Elkhorn area to Turtle Creek Station. The GSU provides a critical link between the power plant and transmission network. Transformers take power generated at a plant and step it up to a higher voltage suitable for traveling across the grid. This equipment will help ensure reliability as we power growing energy demand and meet increased regulatory requirements.

That kind of power comes in a sizable package. At 32-feet long by 12.1-feet wide by 17.5-feet high – the GSU is roughly the size of a motorhome, but at 471,000 pounds, it weighs about 17 times more. Loaded on the trailer that will transport it, the combined weight is approximately one million pounds. At 310-feet long by 21.2-feet wide by 19-feet tall, the heavy haul trailer is larger than a football field.

We cannot provide the exact route for security reasons. While we do our best to minimize traffic disruption, motorists driving on West Omaha or Sarpy County roadways late at night or in the early morning hours may notice a slowdown. Law enforcement partners will help navigate traffic to ensure safety of drivers and our team.