Railroads & Utilities

​​​​​​​​​​The Railroads & Utilities Section of the Right of Way Division facilitates the coordination necessary when utility relocations (public or private) are required in conjunction with highway projects.  This effort starts with verification of existing facilities, continues with relocation design approval and executing reimbursement agreements, and ends with verification of facilities relocated.  This unit also handles all railroad coordination for construction and maintenance projects.

General Information
DOH Districts
District Utility Superviso​rs Contact List
Railroads & Utilities Coordinators Map
Utility Company Cont​act List​​

Utility Manual and Guidances
Accommodation of Utilities Manual (2023)
Dig Once Guidance
​Fiber Optic Permitting With DOH RW General Guidelines
​Horizontal Directional Drilling Guidelines
Micro-Trenching Guidelines For Fiber Optic Installation
Request for Reimbursement Submittal Guidelines
Small Wireless Facilities Guidance
Utility Permit Submission Guidelines (effective thru June 30, 2024)​

Permits
MM-109 Right of Way Entry Permit Application​
NEPA utility requirements (Appendix B)
Release of​ Bond Request
​SM-6 Bond Form
Utilities Project Form (NEPA Review)
Notice of Completion Form​​​

Reimbursements
RU-01 Reimbursement Form - Standard
RU-01A Reimbursement Form - Supplemental
Working Day Schedule
Standard Utility Ag​reement Example
Affidavit Form

General Forms
Right of Way Stake Request
Release of Liability for Electronic Design Files​​