Utilities
Construction in developed areas is similar to an intricate surgery. Peeling back the earth and pavement is only the first step to this process. There are a number of utility lines that run along roadway right-of-way to service the properties. These include telephone, gas, fiberoptic, television, electric, water, storm drainage and sanitary sewer utilities. Service lines need to be identified and usually carefully removed and relocated.
These activities are hazardous and must be highly coordinated between the utility and roadway construction crews. Actual construction often must cease until these lines are identified, service is shut off, and lines are relocated. When planned service interruptions are necessary, you will be notified in advance.
With so much activity on a construction site, sometimes service is inadvertently interrupted. The contractor works to communicate and correct unplanned interruptions as soon as possible.
