Utilities Accommodation Policy
Publication URL
Publication Number
M 22-86
Publication Version
M 22-86.04
Publication Date
Manual Manager
Greg Gachowsky
Originator
Design Office, Development Division
Subject
Utilities and railroads
The Utilities Accommodation Policy was established in cooperation with the utility industry. The Utilities Accommodation Policy addresses:
- AASHTO policy guidelines on accommodating utilities within highway rights of way.
- State laws and regulations governing the accommodation of utility facilities.
- Compliance with federal-aid policies and procedures.
Slow down – lives are on the line.
In 2023, speeding continued to be a top reason for work zone crashes.
Even one life lost is too many.
Fatal work zone crashes doubled in 2023 - Washington had 10 fatal work zone crashes on state roads.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
95% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.