5. HSM: Unlocking Funding for
Safer Highways
2016 Design Summit
Caroline Trueman – FHWA
David Kuhn – NJDOT
Jim Yeager – Michael Baker International
Scott Diehl – Urban Engineers
David Bizuga – NJDOT
25. Project Limits Map Existing Roadway Cross
Section
• Principal Arterial
• Central Business District
• Transit Corridor
• Schools
• Municipal Building
• Washington Avenue and
Belleville Turnpike
• 2013 AADT = 15,381
26. • Identified as a HIGH pedestrian crash
corridor (19 pedestrian and 8 bicycle)
• Involvement began with a Pedestrian
Road Safety Audit for NJDOT – Office of
Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs
• A locally supported Road Diet Concept
Recommended
• Pavement Reconstruction Concept
Development
BACKGROUND
27. • Identified two Safety Management System (SMS)
ranked intersections. (Rutgers Street and
Joralemon Street)
• Purpose and Need updated to address Safety
during Concept Development.
• And included safety improvements for all modes
- Vehicles, Pedestrians, Bicycles and MORE!
NETWORK SCREENING
32. Advanced the proposed traffic
analysis early process.
The analysis helped to guide the
concept design.
WILL A ROAD DIET CONCEPT WORK FROM
AN OPERATIONAL STAND POINT?
34. Intersection Improvements
Dedicated Left and Right Turn Lanes
Updated Traffic Signals
New Pedestrian Signals
ADA Compliant Curb Ramps
Segment Improvements
Road Diet (4 Lane to 3 Lane)
Two Way Left Turn Lane
Bicycle Lanes
IMPROVEMENTS
Intersection Improvements
Dedicated Left and Right Turn Lanes
Updated Traffic Signals
New Pedestrian Signals
ADA Compliant Curb Ramps
Curb Extensions
Hi-Visibility Crosswalks
Intersection Enhancements for Bicyclists
35. DESIGN STANDARDS
Don’t be a Settler! Be a Safety Champion!
Complete
Streets which
are safer for
ALL users
36. HSM Predictive Method
• Quantifies predicted crashes for sites
o Individual Intersections
o Homogeneous Segments
• Safety Performance Function (SPF)
o Predicts crash rate based on AADT,
configuration
o Linear regression models
• Crash Modification Factor (CMF)
o Index of how crash rate will change
following a modification in design
or traffic control
Can We Justify Using HSIP Funds?
37. •Uses statistical models to estimate average
crash frequency for given conditions
•Overcome 3-year historical crash analysis
flaws:
•Natural variance in frequency
•Regression-to-the-mean bias
•Variations in site conditions
HSM Predictive Method
41. Alternative 2
Improvements:
Road Diet with Turn Lanes Curb Extensions
Pedestrian Signal Heads Bike Lanes
Upgraded Traffic Signals
Predicted:
44.7 Crashes/Year
42. Alternative 3
Improvements:
Road Diet with Turn Lanes Curb Extensions
Pedestrian Signal Heads Bike Lanes
Upgraded Traffic Signals Raised Center Median
Predicted:
31.5 Crashes/Year
43. Portion of Project Total Cost Interest Rate
Capital
Recovery
Factor (A/P)
Annual Cost
Washington Ave
Pavement
Reconstruction and
Road Diet
$6,994,000 3% 0.0672 $470,107
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS ANNUALIZED
44. Portion of Project
Annual
Benefit
Annual Cost
Benefit/Cost
Ratio
Washington Ave
Pavement
Reconstruction and
Road Diet
$933,011 $470,107 1.98
BENEFIT – COST RATIO
46. US Route 206 Whitehorse Circle
Circle to Roundabout Project
47. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Agenda
Project Background and History
• Project Location
• Crash History
• Traffic Operations
• Previous Efforts
Modern Roundabout
HSM Analysis
48. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Project Location
49. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Project Location
50. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Project Location
51. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Crash History
161 crashes at or near the Circle (2006-2008)
• 62 Angle
• 68 Rear-End
• 26% Injury
52. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Crash History
53. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Crash History
54. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Crash History
55. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Crash History
56. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Crash History
57. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Crash History
58. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Crash History
59. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Crash History
60. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Traffic Operations - Queuing
61. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Traffic Operations - Queuing
62. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Previous Efforts
NJDOT Developed short-term mitigation measures
• Improved signing & striping
• Updated regulatory & warning signs
Evaluated as part of an Annual Safety Report
• No reduction in angle crashes, overall frequency or
percent injury
Problem Statement Completed
• Recommended study to develop a “larger” solution
63. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
Modern Roundabout
KEY POINTS
• Addresses safety and operational issues
• Has operational capacity for the long-term
• Limited impacts to existing businesses
• Provides for a transition from highway setting
to a more urban/neighborhood setting
• Provides for “gateway” into Hamilton
64. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
HSM Analysis
• Over 10 year period a Roundabout is expected
to have about 350 less crashes than existing.
425
75
Existing Roundabout
65. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
HSM Analysis
• Over 10 year period a Roundabout is expected to have
about 350 less crashes than existing.
• Expected 0.63 Injury+Fatal (I+F) crashes per year.
Averaging about 11 I+F crashes per year with the
existing configuration.
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
Existing Roundabout
I + F Crashes Per Year
66. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
HSM Analysis
• Over 10 year period a Roundabout is
expected to have about 350 less crashes
than existing.
• Expected 0.63 Injury+Fatal (I+F) crashes
per year. Averaging about 11 I+F crashes
per year with the existing configuration.
• Signalized Intersection would be expected
to have more than TWICE the number of
I+F crashes.
67. May 18, 2016 Design Summit: Whitehorse Circle to Roundabout Project
HSM Analysis
• Over 10 year period a Roundabout is expected to
have about 350 less crashes than existing.
• Expected 0.63 Injury+Fatal (I+F) crashes per year.
Averaging about 11 I+F crashes per year with the
existing configuration.
• Signalized Intersection would be expected to have
more than TWICE the number of I+F crashes.
• $14.7M present value of a modern roundabout
based on a 10 year analysis.
• Benefit/Cost ratio of 7.74.
70. CLRS across the Nation and in NJ
CLRS create noise & vibration inside your vehicle
that alert you as you cross the center line.
11 state and one national study show that CLRS
reduces crossover crashes 18 to 64%.
NJDOT had a systematic program for CLRS from
2014 thru 2015.
All paving projects currently include CLRS on two
lane and multilane undivided highways.
71. Crash Data
Three Roadway Departure (RwD) Emphasis Areas
make up 75% of RwD crashes. CLRS helps reduce all
of them:
Head-on crashes
Rollover
Trees
72. Criteria
Centerline rumble strips are constructed at the
yellow centerline stripe, both passing & no
passing zones.
Rural & urban 2-Lane roads & multilane undivided
highways
Posted speed limits of 35 MPH or higher
10 foot minimum lane width (was 11 feet)
HMA pavement must be in good condition with a
surface distress index (SDI) greater than 3
73. Criteria
Centerline rumble strips shall not be constructed at
the following locations:
Street intersections: Construct to the end of
centerline stripe.
Along left turn slots and continuous two-way left-
turn median lanes
Bridge decks or concrete bridge approach slabs.
Concrete pavement
200 feet before and after the approximate mid-
point of Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) systems in the
roadway
74. Fog seal surface treatment shall be
applied after construction of the
CLRS
75. Installation of CLRS only
Asphalt Emulsion
Fog Seal
Polymerized Maltene
Emulsion
Fog Seal
1. Remove Traffic Stripes
2. Cut Rumble Strip
3. Apply Fog Seal
4. Apply Temp. Traffic
Stripes
5. Apply Permanent
Traffic Stripes
1. Cut Rumble Strip
2. Apply Permanent Traffic
Stripes
3. Apply Fog Seal
76.
77.
78. 8. APPURTANCES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO RPM’S,
MANHOLES, INLETS, VALVE MARKERS & MONUMENT BOXES.
9. DO NOT CONSTRUCT RUMBLE STRIPS 200’ BEFORE & AFTER THE
APPROX. MIDPOINT OF W.I.M. SYSTEMS IN THE ROADWAY
79.
80.
81. CLRS Program Progress to Date
~497 miles of CLRS installed systemically in Federal
FY 2014.
~270 miles of CLRS installed systemically in Federal
FY 2015.
All paving projects currently include centerline
rumble strips on two lane and multilane undivided
highways.
82. 9 State & FHWA Rumble Strip Peer
Exchange: 2/18/2016
What most often prevents implementation of CLRS
on your 2-lane roads? (select the most prevalent)
Noise concerns 66.6% (6)
Pavement concerns 66.6% (6)
Maintenance concerns 22.2% (2)
Bicycle accommodation concerns 22.2% (2)
Other 11.1% (1)
No need 11.1% (1)
84. What is a
High Friction Surface Treatment?
• High Friction Surface Treatments (HFST) are
pavement surfacing overlay systems with:
exceptional skid-resistant properties that are not
typically acquired by conventional materials
retains the higher friction property for a much
longer time.
• Commercially available resin-based products
• Generally applied in short sections to improve safety
in spot locations where friction demand is critical.
86. HFST Binder Materials
• Polymer binder systems
• Epoxy-resin two-part systems
• Polyester-resin three part systems
• A laminate layer
that allows for
75% aggregate
embedment depth
87. HFST Aggregates
• Recommended aggregate is calcined bauxite
which is highly durable & provides the highest
resistance to polishing.
Calcined
Bauxite
103. TYPICAL APPLICATION
AND STAGING
STAGING
1. CLEAN SURFACE
2. APPLY HFST
3. SWEEP
4. SWEEP AGAIN AFTER 36
HOURS
5. PAINT STRIPES
Where doing 2 applications
over bridge decks, do 1st
application as shown
above, then do 2nd
application with steps 2
through 5.
104. Recommended Distance Upstream of the
PC of Horizontal Curve
Decel. Rate = 10 ft./s2
d = 1.075 (V2 / 10 ft./s2)
V = MPH
Solve for d for V1 (Posted Speed). Then solve for d for
V2 (curve speed), Subtract V1 – V2 to get upstream
distance, or use chart below:
APPROACH
SPEED
(MPH)
CURVE SPEED (MPH)
30 35 40 45 50 55 60
35 35 - - - - - -
40 76 41 - - - - -
45 122 86 46 - - - -
50 173 138 97 51 - - -
55 230 194 154 108 57 - -
60 292 257 216 170 119 62 -
65 359 324 284 238 186 130 68
105. Things to consider for HFST use.
• Is safe speed on curve less than or equal to
posted speed. If yes, consider superelevating
curve and /or adding shoulder if practical. Added
shoulders and chevrons can attain a 70%
reduction in run off the road crashes (Illinois
DOT). Also place advisory speed signs.
• Chevrons can attain a 30 to 40% reduction in
crashes (Illinois DOT).
• When applying on ramps, upgrade signing
(advisory speed, chevrons, etc) and striping as
per current MUTCD).
106. Things to consider for HFST use.
• Clear fixed objects from clear zone such as trees.
50% of run off the road accidents involve a tree.
Trees are involved in 8 to 11 fatalities a day.
That’s 1 fatality every 2 to 3 hours in the US.
• Apply HFST on new pavement up to
approximately 3 years old. Condition rating > 3.2.
• Two applications needed for concrete bridge
decks and open graded friction course.
107. Weather to Apply HFST
• Min. Surface Temp.: 55 degrees
• Max. Ambient Temp.: 105 degrees
• May thru August construction
• Do not place HFST, if within 3 hours of HFST,
the National Weather Service locally forecasts
a 40 percent chance, or greater, of rain.
108. HFST is a great safety treatment
that happens to be a pavement!
Kansas Application
114. Utility Risk Management –
Presentation Topics
• Utility Risk “Drivers”
Frequent causes of adverse
impacts
• Utility Risk Considerations
• Utility “Tools”
To support the Design and
Construction Phases
115. Utility Risk - Drivers
Transportation Agencies & Design
Consultants…Utility related “Risk Drivers”
Utilities - Have least control over one of
the more critical design components
Selection of Design Team by choice,
Utility Team members are given
Proximity of Work Environment….
Highway, Traffic, Survey,
Structures,….”under one roof”
Utilities, electric, gas, communications,
water, sanitary, etc. ….”off premises”
116. Utility Risk - Drivers
Utility Company….. “Risk Drivers”
Utility Companies have their own
established Requirements &
Criteria
Have Limited & Specialized
Resources
Utility Customer Demands and
unanticipated emergencies
Specialized Technical Utility
Expertise
120. U U
U
U
Problem: Roadway and utility
construction staging not
compatible Consequences: Construction delay, temporary
utility tie-ins, multiple unanticipated utility
mobilizations, additional cost.
UU
Existing Underground
U
UU U U U
Road Construction Stage I
U
Proposed Underground Relocation
Utility Risk:
Construction Staging & Sequencing
ROADWAY
121. U U
U
U
Problem: Roadway and utility
construction staging not
compatible Consequences: Construction delay, temporary
utility tie-ins, multiple unanticipated utility
mobilizations, additional cost.
UU
Existing Underground
U
UU U U U
Road Construction Stage I
U
Proposed Underground Relocation
Tie-In Location
Utility Risk:
Construction Staging & Sequencing
ROADWAY
125. U
UU
U
U
U U
U
U
U
- SUE verify no conflict
- SUE verify conflict
2’ – 3’
Clearance
50 Year Old CI Main
- Indirect Conflict Area
Construction activity near cast
iron pipe can have adverse impact
Utility Risk:
“Indirect” Utility Conflicts
ROADWAY
126. Utility Risk:
“Indirect” Utility Conflicts
1
1
Excavation area
for proposed
drainage
Existing cast iron pipe
within angle of repose will
likely be a “conflict” in
the field during construction.
128. Utility Risk - Considerations
Approach…..
Incorporate Utility work in the highway
construction contract
Risk Consideration…..
Utility work in the highway construction
contract is an excellent approach…. however,
the required utility construction staging must
be properly integrated.
129. Utility Risk - Considerations
Approach…..
Advance the utility relocation work.
Risk Consideration…..
Often advancing utility work requires more than
clearing and grubbing. Upfront work such as
significant rough grading, etc.
130. Utility Risk - Considerations
Approach…..
Utility Construction to follow the highway
construction staging.
Risk Consideration…..
Utility Construction often drives the highway
construction staging & sequencing.
131. Utility Risk - Considerations
Approach…..
A utility conflict is identified when there is a
“direct hit”
Risk Consideration…..
Very often “Indirect” utility conflicts are the
cause of costly and time consuming construction
field problem….sub-grade compaction, temporary
sheeting, construction vibrations, unstable cast iron utility,
utility staging, etc.
133. …Useful Utility Tools
• Utility Risk Assessment Plan
• Utility Construction Staging & Sequencing Plan
• Utility Constraint Map
134. Utility Tools - Utility Risk Assessment Plan
The Utility Risk
Assessment Plan is a
design tool used to
identify and address utility
related risks during the
design phase.
135. PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
UTILITY RISKS
List Of Types Of
Direct And Indirect
Utility Risks
EXAMPLE:
Project Specific
Risk Identified
EXAMPLE:
Project Specific
Risk Mitigations
EXAMPLE:
Project Specific
Action Items Of Risk
Not Yet Addressed
136. PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
137. UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITYDESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1.LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2.DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3.STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4.TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5.GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6.TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7.TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8.HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9.HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1.AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2.UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3.SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4.TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING EXISTING
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5.COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6.UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7.CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8.LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9.AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10.PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11.CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12.NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR FEDERAL
REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13.OTHER
138. PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
139. UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES.
ADDITIONAL ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL.
HVPA CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
140. PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
141. UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS
ACCEPTABLE BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER
DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM
NOVEMBER TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS
TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE
UTILITY ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE
REDESIGN AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS
NO LONGER CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
142. PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
143. UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1.OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2.OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3.REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4.EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
144. PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
145. UTILITY RISKS
I. EXAMPLES OF DIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSTRAINTS)
1. LOADING IMPOSED ON UTILITIES FROM PERMANENT OR TEMPORARY (STAGED) ROADWAY
EXCAVATION/GRADING AFFECTING DEPTH OF BURY
2. DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE CONFLICTS
3. STRUCTURE FOUNDATION PLACEMENT AND REQUIRED EXCAVATION AND SHEETING
4. TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT SHEETING REPLACEMENT
5. GUIDERAIL AND SUPPORT POST PLACEMENT
6. TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND LIGHTING CONFLICTS WITH AERIAL FACILITIES
7. TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION CONFLICTS
8. HIGH VOLTAGE PROXIMITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
9. HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE - UTILITY FACILITIES (AND ASSOCIATED PROPERTY LIMITS) THAT ARE
EITHER ELIGIBLE OR LISTED ON THE STATE OR FEDERAL REGISTERS OF HISTORIC PLACES MAY
REQUIRE EXTRAORDINARY DOCUMENTED EFFORTS TO AVOID.
10. OTHER
II. EXAMPLES OF INDIRECT UTILITY RISKS (UTILITY DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS)
1. AGE OF THE UTILITY MAY RENDER IT SENSITIVE TO IMPACTS FROM ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION
ACTIVITIES SUCH AS EQUIPMENT TRAFFIC/OPERATION, COMPACTION, VIBRATION AND
EXCAVATION.
2. UTILITY MATERIAL MAY NOT WITHSTAND ADJACENT CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. SUCH
MATERIALS MAY INCLUDE TRANSITE DUCTS, WOOD DUCTS, CLAY PIPE, CAST IRON PIPE, BRICK
PIPE/MANHOLE, FIBER OPTIC.
3. SEASONAL RESTRICTIONS MAY BE REQUIRED BY UTILITY OWNERS FOR SHUT DOWNS AND
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE.
4. TEMPORARY REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY (I.E. PAVEMENT BOX EXCAVATIONS), EXPOSING
EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES TO CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC AND OPERATION.
5. COMPACTION VIBRATION OUTSIDE THE IMMEDIATE CONSTRUCTION AREA COULD DAMAGE
EXISTING FACILITIES.
6. UTILITY TIE-IN METHODS AND PROCEDURES MAY BE EXTENSIVE OR DIFFICULT IN THE PROJECT
LOCATION AREA.
7. CUT-OVER/TIE-IN RESTRICTION PROCEDURES FOR SOME UTILITIES REQUIRE A TEMPORARY
OUTAGE TO THE CUSTOMER. SOME CUSTOMERS CANNOT WITHSTAND TEMPORARY OUTAGE.
8. LIMITED ROW MAY RESTRICT EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS.
9. AERIAL EASEMENTS MAY BE NEEDED TO ACCOMMODATE POLE CROSS ARMS, OR OTHER
ENCROACHMENTS WHERE EXISTING ROW IS LIMITED.
10. PLACEMENT OF GUY WIRES MAY REQUIRE ACCOMMODATION OR ROW EASEMENTS.
11. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS, OPERATION, STORAGE AND
SERVICING.
12. NON COMPLIANCE WITH RGULATORY PROVISIONS OF THE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY
(NJAC 16:25) THE HIGHWAY OCCUPANCY PERMIT (NJAC 16:41) OR ANY OHTER STATE OR
FEDERAL REGULATIONS INVOLVING UTILITIES.
13. OTHER
PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1. LICENSE TO CROSS
2. ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4. RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1. POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2. TWA PERMIT
3. SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
SUMMARY OF UTILITY CONFLICT MITIGATION
UR-1 CONFIRMED REDUCED DEPTH OF BURY DURING PAVEMENT OPERATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE
BY UTILITY COMPANY. UTILITY MUST HAVE MINIMUM 30" OF COVER DURING PAVEMENT
OPERATIONS.
UR-2 AERAIL EASEMENT OBTAINED FOR NEW POLE LINE
UR-5 PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL FOUNDATION RELOCATED TO AVOID CONFLICT WITH
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SHUTDOWN IS CONFIRMED WITH GAS COMPANY TO BE FROM NOVEMBER
TO MARCH. NO GAS TIE-IN WORK CAN BE PERFORMED DURING THIS TIME FRAME.
UR-7 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILTIES TO BE VERIFIED AS PART OF SUBSURFACE UTILITY
ENGINEERING (S.U.E.) PROGRAM. CONFLICTS TO BE MITIGATED BY DRAINAGE REDESIGN
AND/OR UTILITY RELOCATION. AT INTERSECTION. AERIAL ELETRIC LINE IS NO LONGER
CONFLICT AT THIS LOCATION.
ACTION ITEMS FOR NEXT PROJECT DELIVERY STAGE
1. OBTAIN FIBER OPTIC COMPANY'S REQUIREMENTS FOR PROTECTION DURING PAVING
OPERATIONS
2. OBTAIN LAYOUT OF FUTURE WATER MAIN PLANNED BY WATER COMPANY AND OVERLAY FOR
CONFLICT EVALUATION. PLANNED WATER MAIN FACILITY WORK TO BE ADVANCED AND
INCORPORATED INTO THE STATE'S CONTRACT.
3. REVIEW CONSTRUCTION STAGING AND LIMITS OF SHEETING AS THEY RELATE TO POTENTIAL
UTILITY IMPACTS
4. EVALUATE UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONFLICTS USING RESULTS OF S.U.E. INVESTIGATION
UTILITY RISK AREAS
UR-1 CAST IRON MAIN, OVER 80 YEARS OLD. LOCATED WITHIN ROADWAY FULL DEPTH
PAVEMENT AREA. VIBRATION OF SUBGRADE COMPACTION OPERATIONS POTENTIAL
IMPACT
UR-2 LIMITED ROW AVAILABILITY FOR PROPOSED UTILITY POLES AND GUY WIRES. ADDITIONAL
ROW AND/OR AERIAL AND GUY EASEMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED.
UR-3 FUTURE PLANNED WATER MAIN EXTENSION BY WATER COMPANY
UR-4 18 DUCT BANK FIBER TRUNKLINE. RELOCATION COSTS SIGNIFICANT.
UR-5 AERIAL ELECTRIC PRIMARY CROSSING IN VICINITY OF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL. HVPA
CONSIDERATIONS
UR-6 GAS FACILITY SEASONAL SHUTDOWN RESTRICTION NOVEMBER THRU MARCH
UR-7 PROPOSED DRAINAGE CONFLICTS WITH UNDERGROUND UTILITY FACILITIES
PERMITS
PERMITS RELATED TO UTILITIES
1.LICENSE TO CROSS
2.ROAD OPENING PERMITS (COVERED UNDER NJDOT PROJECTS)
3.OCCUPANCY PERMIT
4.RAILROAD CROSSING PERMIT
SPECIAL PERMITS (AS A RESULT OF MODIFIED UTILITIES)
1.POTABLE WATER PERMIT
2.TWA PERMIT
3.SEWER EXTENSION PERMIT
146. Utility Tools – Utility Construction Staging &
Sequencing Plan
The Utility Construction
Staging & Sequencing Plan
identifies specific
requirements of utility
relocation/protection activities
with the overall project
construction staging and
construction activities.
147.
148.
149. Utility Tools – Utility Constraints Map
The Utility Constraints Map
is a contract document that
provides information
regarding critical utility
infrastructure within the
construction work limits.
152. Utility Innovation - Examples
North Bergen Rail Station
Two 24” Iron Gas Mains
Encased in Steel Casing
Future NJ Transit
Tonnelle Avenue
Light Rail Station
159. Raritan River Crossing at
the Driscoll Bridge
Use of an abandoned gas
main as conduit to pull 7000’
of fiber optic communication
lines across the Raritan River
A “WIN-WIN”
Saved utility company
$250,000
Provided Gas Company with
20 years of rental revenue
for the “leased” conduit
160. Utility Risk Mitigation - “Take-Away”
Frequent Statement…..
Utility Companies are delaying the project.
Reality Often is …..
An unanticipated “utility related” field issue ,not
properly identified during design, is the cause of
project delay.
161. Utility Risk Management
Effective Utility Risk Management
starts with an appropriate level
Subsurface Utility Engineering
(SUE) Investigation.
The presentation to follow will dig
deeper into the use and benefits
of SUE.
163. “…is a professional service and branch of engineering
that involves…
• managing certain risks associated with utility
mapping at appropriate quality levels,
• utility coordination,
• utility relocation design and coordination,
• utility condition assessment,
• communication of utility data to concerned parties,
• utility relocation cost estimates,
• implementation of utility accommodation policies, and utility design.”
What is Subsurface Utility Engineering?
164. Quality Level D – Information derived from existing utility records
or oral recollections.
Quality Level C – Surveying visible above-ground utility surface
features such as valves, pole drops, meter pits, and using
professional judgment in correlating this information to QLD
information.
Quality Level B –Using surface geophysical methods to
determine the existence and approximate horizontal position of
subsurface utilities.
Quality Level A – Using minimally intrusive excavation equipment
at a specific point to obtain vertical information along with type,
condition, size and material.
Depiction of Utilities as Quality Levels
166. Why use Subsurface Utility Engineering?
It’s been proven Cost Effective…..
COST SAVINGS ON HIGHWAY PROJECTS UTILIZING SUBSURFACE
UTILITY ENGINEERING
Prepared by Purdue University Department of Building Construction
Management, December 1999 Prepared for the Federal Highway
Administration, Washington, DC 20002 FHWA Contract Number
DTFH61-96-00090
The Pennsylvania Transportation Institute of the Pennsylvania State University
(PSU) conducted an in-depth benefit-cost analysis in 2007 of 10 SUE projects
executed by PennDOT Districts. The PSU research shows that, in comparison
with projects not utilizing SUE, the total cost savings of SUE projects may range
from 10% to 15% on a typical project.
“On January 10, 1996, a routine capital improvement project
caused damage to an electric cable at Newark International
Airport, resulting in more than $1 billion of impacts, including
hundreds of cancelled and re-routed flights, disruption of
travel to tens of thousands of people, and complete closure of
the airport for more than 24 hours. “
ACRP – Airport Cooperative Research Program Synthesis 34,
March 2012
THE ROOT CAUSES OF DELAYS IN HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
• The purpose of the survey was to obtain input from working professionals
concerning the most frequent causes of construction delay and delay
avoidance measures.
• Utilities and Utility Related Activities were #1 and #2
169. Benefits
“Since 1991, FHWA has been encouraging
the use of SUE on Federal-aid and direct
Federal highway projects as an integral part
of preliminary engineering.”
SUE then…… 1990’s
170. ASCE 38 - Standard Guideline for the
Collection and Depiction of Existing
Subsurface Utility Data (2016)
SUE now………
Will address:
1. Civil 3D
2. Geographic Information
System (GIS)
3. Innovations
4. Commentary
171. ASCE XX - Utility As-Built Standard
SUE now………
Newly installed or exposed
underground utility
infrastructure and related
appurtenances at or below
grade.
Collection
Administration
Exchange
175. Limitations – Ground Penetrating Radar
Subsurface Material
Air (excellent)
Concrete
Fresh Water
Sea Water
Dry Sand
Saturated Sand
Limestone
Shales
Silts
Clays
Granite
Ice
•GPR is limited by the depth and size
of the object you are trying to find.
•Limited ability to identify the utility
without other locating equipment.
•Even under ideal conditions, 20% -
70% documented success rate
176. Insert a conductive metallic
snake or sonde into a non-
conductive pipe.
Utility Locating Equipment and Techniques
Metallic Snakes and Sondes
177. Locate 15-foot dia. sanitary sewer
50-feet below the Gowanus Expressway
Non-Destructive Excavation was Critical
InnovationsInnovations – Underwater Utility Mapping
182. The Final Word by
Federal Highway Administration
Using Subsurface Utility Engineering on Design Projects will:
• Reduce unforeseen utility conflicts and relocations
• Reduce claims and change orders
• Reduce delays due to utility cuts
• Lower project bids
• Reduce redesign costs
• Reduce project delays due to utility relocations
184. What’s is Advanced Utility
Relocations?
• Utility relocation before
construction
• Saves time & money
185. Why Do Advanced Utility Relocations?
■ Convenience to motoring public
■ Time Saving
■ Systematically Beneficial (Makes Sense)
■ Avoid Conflict (Utility Company & Contractor)
■ Avoid potential delay claims
186. What is Needed for Advanced Utility
Relocation?
Utility
Company
Commitment
187. What is Needed for Advanced Utility
Relocation?
Approved
Environmenta
l Documents
&
Permits
188. What is Needed for Advanced Utility
Relocation?
ROW
acquired
&
Access to
property
189. What is Needed for Advanced Utility
Relocation?
Executed
Utility
Agreement
s
&
Authorized
Constructio
n Funds
190. What is Needed for Advanced Utility
Relocation?
Constructio
n Oversight
&
Coordinatio
n Meetings
191. Advanced Utility Relocation Process
■ Design
– Advanced Utility relocations decided early
■ Pre- Construction
– No Contractor on-board
– NJDOT Resident assigned to the project
■ Coordination
– Monthly or bi-weekly meetings should be held
192. Reasons not to do Advanced
Utilities
■ Does not make sense for
construction staging
■ Does not save money
■ Too Disruptive to public/community
■ Highly sensitive area
■ Utility Company Seasonal
Restrictions
194. Common Advanced Utility Relocation
Issues Existing
pole
line
Proposed
relocated pole
line
Existing road
-Stage I Construction
Work Zone
Existing
Utility in conflict
- Advanced utility work
not feasible
Problem: Utility relocation work can not be advanced
due to significant grade changes.
Proposed
Utility
Roadway Construction
Stage I Work Zone
Construction Staging
196. FHWA - Buy America
Law:
The FHWA's statutory provisions for
Buy America are found in Title 23
United States Code, Section 313
197. FHWA - Buy America
23 C.F.R. 635.410:
• All permanently incorporated steel or
iron materials made USA
• State has standard contract provisions
for made USA
• If State to include foreign, not to
exceed one-tenth of one percent (0.1
percent) of the total contract cost or
$2,500, whichever is greater.
198. FHWA - Buy America
MAP 21 Changes:
• Federal Funding used in any phase of
project, all phases must conform to Buy
America
MAP-21 Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century
199. FHWA - Buy America
FHWA's policy provides for:
• Using USA manufactured steel or iron
products
• Minimal usage criteria for non-
domestic products
201. Incorporating Buy America
(Utilities) into DOT Projects
• UECAs
• Paragraph 16 UECA Form
• “All steel and iron products provided for
permanent incorporation in the Project,
were made from steel and iron that was
melted and manufactured in the United
States including the application of
coatings which protect or enhance the
value of the material.”
203. Committing to Buy America
• Assurance Plan
Maintain the Records of Certification
• suppliers
•Fabricators
•manufacturers
– Lack of compliance = Nonpayment
209. The Utility Engineering and Survey
Institute (UESI) will be recognized
as the premiere professional forum
providing opportunities for all
those interested to collaborate in
advancing the technical and
professional practices of utility
engineering and surveying.
219. What popular television series
opening credits show shots of or
from the New Jersey Turnpike in the
areas of exits 13, 14-14C and 15W?
220. This renowned engineer is
responsible for the design of
such bridges as the
George Washington Bridge,
Bayonne Bridge, and
Verrazanno Narrows Bridge
to name a few.
221. This is the home of the 2nd
largest waterfall east of the
Mississippi
222.
223. What is the Garden
State Parkway’s
designated, but
unsigned, route
number?
224. As of 2015, this
movable swing
bridge is considered
the busiest span of its
kind in the Western
Hemisphere,
carrying between
150,000 and 200,000
passengers per day.
225. The street names in what
board game are all named
after actual streets in Atlantic
City?
226. What New Jersey interstate was
named the “James J. Howard
Interstate Highway” on 4/6/1988
by President Ronald Reagan
after the late Chairman of the
House Public Works and
Transportation Committee?
241. What agency has the
3rd largest bus, rail, &
light rail transit
ridership in the
United States?
242. What is the wealthiest
community in New
Jersey with a per capita
income of over $114,000
as of the 2000 census?
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256. Prior to 1963, the official name of the
John F. Kennedy International Airport
was the New York International Airport,
but no one called it that………….
What was its popular name?
257. What FHWA initiative is a state-
based model to:
identify and rapidly deploy proven
but underutilized innovations
to shorten the project delivery
process
enhance roadway safety
reduce congestion
improve environmental
sustainability?
258. What city was a popular location
for shooting silent movies before
filmmakers moved to
Hollywood?
266. Practical Design Philosophy
• Address Core Purpose & Need
• Eliminates Non Essential Project Elements
• Results in Lower Costs & Improve Value
• Stretches Scarce Resources to best Meet
Transportation System Needs
267. Key Values of Practical Design
Delivering the “Right” Solution, in the
“Right” Place, at the “Right” Time
268. Practical Design Panel
Presenter
Richard Jaffe, NJDOT
Topic
NJDOT Practical Design
Approach
Case Study I – Rt 23
Realignment
Case Study II –
Rt 76/676/130
Performance Based
Practical Design
Robert Lee, NJDOT
Tam Sillick, WSP/PB
Sharad Rana, NJDOT
Hong Sun, LBG
Robert Mooney, FHWA
Presenter
Richard Jaffe, NJDOT
Topic
NJDOT Practical
Design Approach
269. NJDOT Practical Design Evolution
Context Sensitive Design – Community Partnering
Route 18 New Brunswick
270. NJDOT Practical Design Evolution
Value Solutions/Value Engineering
Route 46 & 3 Concept Plan Route 46 & 3 Value
Engineering Plan
271. NJDOT Practical Design Evolution
Smart Sizing/Right Sizing
Route 70 Manasquan River Bridge and River Road
272. ROUTE 23 SUSSEX BOROUGH REALIGNMENT
AND PAPAKATING CREEK
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
NJDOT Practical Design Approach - Scope
Reduction
Presented by
Robert Lee and Tam Sillick, PE
Owner: New Jersey Department of
Transportation
Designer: WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
290. NEW ROUTE 23SB BRIDGE OVER
WETLANDS
Precast
Members =
Expedited
Construction
to Minimize
Impacts to
Wetlands
291. MINIMIZE SOCIAL &
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
• Reduced ROW takes
• Reduced Business
Relocations
• Maintained Character &
Function of Community
• Minimized Impacts to
Freshwater Wetlands
and Potential Bog
Turtles
• Historic Downtown
Area & SHPO
302. 303
As per New Scope:
- I-76/I-676 Roadway Pavement to
be milled once only
- I-76/I-676 Roadway Pavement to
be overlayed once only
- Traffic Control/MPT to be
installed and removed once only
- No reconstruction is needed for
work required by the Direct
Connect contract.
- Prolong life of substructures by
eliminating deck joints now to
avoid replacing entire bridges in
15 years (conducted life cycle
cost analysis)
As per Original Scope:
- I-76/I-676 roadway pavement
to be milled twice
- I-76/I-676 roadway pavement
to be overlayed twice
- Traffic Control/MPT to be
installed and removed twice
- Work completed under Direct
Connect contract would need
to be reconstructed:
- O.H. Sign Structures
- Median Barriers
- Drainage Structures
- Roadway Paving
Total cost saving: $4.5 million
SAVE MONEY
303. 304
As per New Scope:
- I-76/I-676 Roadway Pavement
to be milled once only
- I-76/I-676 Roadway Pavement
to be overlayed once only
- Traffic Control/MPT to be
installed and removed once only
- One permit only needed for 3
projects
As per Original Scope:
- I-76/I-676 roadway pavement
to be milled twice
- I-76/I-676 roadway pavement
to be overlayed twice
- Traffic Control/MPT to be
installed and removed twice
- Separate permits required for
each project
Total time saving: 14 months
SAVE TIME
304. 305
As per New Scope:
- Traffic Control/MPT to be
installed and removed once for
both pavement milling and
overlay
- Accelerated Bridge
Construction (ABC) – less than
1 year construction
- Improve rideability now on the
bridges
As per Original Scope:
- Traffic Control/MPT to be
installed and removed twice
for both pavement milling and
overlay
- Traditional construction
method - 3 years construction
MINIMIZE IMPACT TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC