Utilities

The State Office of Utilities is an award-winning office whose goal is to ensure that the public’s interest is served through our commitment to develop and administer reasonable utility and railroad policies, procedures, standards and regulations for the safe and efficient use of highway right-of-way.  We provide expert technical assistance and functional guidance on utility and railroad encroachments, adjustments, relocations, agreements and billings to meet the diverse needs of our stakeholders.

Programs

Anyone looking for information on utility and railroad policies, procedures, standards and regulations for the safe and efficient use of highway right-of-way can access the following:

• Construction Program
• Overhead/Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE)
• Preconstruction Program
• Railroad Coordination and Safety
• Utility Coordination Consultant Services
• Utility Permitting

General Information

• Utility Contacts
• Electronic Plan Transfer
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Guidelines for Relocation Work
• Highway Project Information
• Project Letting Information
• Future Projects - Construction Work Program
• Links
• Resources
• Meetings and Training
• Utility and Railroad Policies and Manuals