![]() ![]() (i) Minimal vertical clearances for installed overhead lines are 18 feet for crossings and longitudinal installations, and 23 feet for intersections. (vi) There are greater restrictions on the accommodation of utility facilities within interstate, freeway, and other access- controlled highway right of way. Where circumstances necessitate the excavation closer to the edge of pavement than established above, concrete barriers or other UDOT approved devices shall be installed for protection of traffic in accordance with UDOT Traffic Control Standards and UDOT's Supplemental Drawings. (v) Adequate warning devices, barricades, and protective devices must be used to prevent traffic hazards. (iv) The horizontal location of utility facilities and appurtenances within the right of way shall conform to the current edition of the AASHTO Roadside Design Guide. (iii) The location of utility facilities and associated appurtenances shall be in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. These considerations shall be resolved in a manner consistent with the prevailing limitations and as approved by UDOT. (ii) The location of utility installations along urban streets with closely abutting structures such as buildings and signs generally requires special considerations. (i) Utility facilities shall be located to minimize the need for future utility relocations due to highway improvements, avoid risks to the highway, and not adversely impact environmentally protected areas. The following additional requirements apply to longitudinal installations. The joint use of pole lines is acceptable and encouraged however, all installations shall be located so that all servicing may be performed with minimal traffic interference. Longitudinal utility facilities shall be located on a uniform alignment and as close to the right of way line as practicable. The type of utility construction, vertical clearances, lateral location of poles and down guys, and related ground mounted utility facilities along roadways are factors of major importance in preserving a safe traffic environment, the appearance of the highway, and the efficiency and economy of highway construction and maintenance. Traffic lane and at least 20 feet from the edge of pavement on ramps. ShoringĪt least ten feet from the edge of pavement, fiveįeet beyond toe of slope under fill sections and at least five feet from theĪt least 30 feet from the edge of the nearest through Bore pits shall be located andĬonstructed to eliminate interference with highway structural footings. ![]() Pavement, five feet beyond toe of slope under fill sections and at least fiveįeet from the face of curb and meet clear zone requirements from the edge of On low traffic roadways and frontage roads,Īs determined by UDOT, bore pits shall be at least ten feet from the edge of Bore pits shall be located outside of the clear zone and at least 30įeet from the edge of the nearest through traffic lane and at least 20 feetįrom the edge of pavement on ramps. Underground utility installations across existing roadways shall be performedīy trenchless method in accordance with UDOT requirements and casings may be ![]()
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