Dig Once
In accordance with W. Va. Code §17-2E-5, the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) provides public notice for the construction of longitudinal underground fiber optic networks or wireless telecommunications facilities. These notices provide other telecommunications providers the opportunity to coordinate trench sharing and cost-sharing ("Dig Once") to minimize future disruptions to the state’s rights-of-way.
Current Installation Notices and Projects
Providers interested in sharing construction costs must contact the applicant company no later than the date specified in the notice (typically 30 days from the notice date).
| Timeline | Applicant Company | Contact Details | Location & Project Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/18/2019 – 03/14/2019 | LUMOS NETWORKS | Charles Orton (724) 749-3222 LUMOSAPPLICATIONSANDPERMITS@LUMOSNET.COM | Princeton, WV: ~540 ft of underground fiber along State Route 104 (Stafford Drive). Respond by Jan 3, 2019. |
| 01/24/2019 – 03/20/2019 | LUMOS NETWORKS | Charles Orton (724) 749-3222 LUMOSAPPLICATIONSANDPERMITS@LUMOSNET.COM | Milton, WV: ~825 ft of underground fiber along Highway 60 (Hillman Drive). Respond by Jan 10, 2019. |
| 01/18/2019 – 03/14/2019 | LUMOS NETWORKS | Charles Orton (724) 749-3222 LUMOSAPPLICATIONSANDPERMITS@LUMOSNET.COM | Clarksburg, WV: ~350 ft of underground fiber along Emily Drive (50/87). Respond by Jan 3, 2019. |
| 11/29/2018 – 12/10/2018 | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS | Mark McKenzie (304) 347-1414 mmckenzie@ftr.com | Clendenin, WV: ~780 ft of underground fiber along County Route 23 (Clio Road). Respond by Nov 26, 2018. |
| 12/24/2018 – 12/31/2018 | COMCAST | Larry Reynolds (240) 772-7425 LAWRENCE.REYNOLDS@DECISIVEINC.NET | Martinsburg, WV: ~400 ft of underground fiber along Apple Harvest Drive. View Map (PDF). Respond by Dec 17, 2018. |
| 12/24/2018 – 12/31/2018 | COMCAST | Larry Reynolds (240) 772-7425 LAWRENCE.REYNOLDS@DECISIVEINC.NET | Martinsburg, WV: ~730 ft of underground fiber along Foxcroft Avenue. View Map (PDF). Respond by Dec 17, 2018. |
| 12/24/2018 – 12/31/2018 | COMCAST | Larry Reynolds (240) 772-7425 LAWRENCE.REYNOLDS@DECISIVEINC.NET | Kearneysville, WV: ~1,859 ft of underground fiber along Coast Guard Drive. View Map (PDF). Respond by Dec 17, 2018. |
| 12/24/2018 – 12/31/2018 | COMCAST | Larry Reynolds (240) 772-7425 LAWRENCE.REYNOLDS@DECISIVEINC.NET | Kearneysville, WV: ~5,130 ft of underground fiber along CR 115 (Charles Town Road). View Map (PDF). Respond by Dec 17, 2018. |
| 01/21/2019 – 01/25/2019 | COMCAST | Lawrence Reynolds (240) 772-7425 LAWRENCE.REYNOLDS@DECISIVEINC.NET | Hedgesville, WV: ~1,187 ft of underground fiber along Short Road (CR 36/1). Respond by Jan 9, 2019. |
| 02/15/2019 – 03/02/2019 | SHENTEL COMMUNICATIONS | Morgan Nelson / John Stotler (540) 984-5945 / (540) 984-5386 MORGAN.NELSON@EMP.SHENTEL.COM JOHN.STOTLER@EMP.SHENTEL.COM | Berkeley Springs, WV: ~1,662 ft of underground fiber along Route 522. Respond by Dec 30, 2018. |
| 03/01/2019 – 03/31/2019 | COMCAST | Larry Reynolds (240) 772-7425 Lawrence.reynolds@Decisiveinc.net | Harpers Ferry, WV: ~150 ft of underground fiber along Engle Morlers Road. View Map (PDF). Respond by Feb 21, 2019. |
| 04/01/2019 – 05/01/2019 | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS | Mark McKenzie (304) 347-1414 mark.mckenzie@ftr.com | Cameron, WV: ~1,518 ft of direct-bury fiber along Cameron Ridge Road (Route 23). Respond by Mar 15, 2019. |
| 01/21/2019 – 01/25/2019 | COMCAST | Larry Reynolds (240) 772-7425 johnl@decisiveinc.net | Hedgesville, WV: ~357 ft of underground fiber along Butts Mill Road (CR 23). Respond by Jan 9, 2019. |
| 01/02/2019 – 03/15/2019 | FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS | Mark McKenzie (304) 347-1414 mark.mckenzie@ftr.com | Burnsville, WV: ~3,175 ft of underground fiber along CR 5/11. Respond by Dec 21, 2018. |
Vendor Requirement: All responding providers are required to obtain WVDOT approval for appropriate plans and a permit for occupancy regarding the installation within WVDOT rights-of-way. Coordination on trench sharing and costs must be finalized with the lead applicant.
Contact WVDOT Right-of-Way Division:WVDOTCommunications@wv.gov
