Utility accommodation is an integral factor in road construction and design. To provide for efficient accommodation of utilities and minimize delays both before letting and during the construction phase, it is necessary to coordinate the process from program inception to completion. This is accomplished by:

defining authorities and responsibilities regarding utility adjustments across the functional areas of District planning, design, right of way, and construction involving all parties contributing in this area to planning, action, and execution;
developing a Utility Memorandum of Understanding for utility companies and trade associations to improve relations and reduce possible misunderstandings between TxDOT and utilities;
providing for District approval of utility contracts; and
improving utility accounting procedures.