Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Utilities Offices are responsible for the administration of the WSDOT Utilities Accommodation Policy within their respective region. The WSDOT Utilities Accommodation Policy establishes the conditions for which a utility (public or private) may make application for a utility facility to occupy WSDOT highway right-of-way. Application requests are reviewed in conjunction with WSDOT representatives and other governmental agencies, where applicable, to determine if the utility can be accommodated. 

The HQ Design Office’s Utilities, Railroad, and Agreements Section (URA) provides centralized review, technical, and coordinative services for statewide projects and initiatives involving utilities, railroads, and agreements. Centralization of these services allows for effective coordination and monitoring for statewide URA functional areas, and provides a clearinghouse for relevant information and guidance.