6.4.1 Determination of Utility Conflicts
Once preliminary engineering is advanced to the point to set the ROW footprint (see
), evaluation of utility conflicts can be identified. Roadway, bridge, drainage and traffic engineers should coordinate with the District utility coordinator to determine potential conflicts with the utilities. All utility conflicts should be documented using ROW’s Utility Conflict Analysis Template.
The designer must AVOID, MITIGATE, or ACCOMODATE (in that order of preference) for project utility conflicts to prevent delays and additional project costs.