SPECIAL DESIGN PERSONNEL

Special Design Utilities Section

Roadway Utilities

The roadway utilities group gathers all information on utilities (power, water, sewer, gas and telecommunications) that have to be moved to avoid conflict with the construction work required on road projects. It then prepares final construction plans to handle these conflicts. They also design utilities to be constructed by NCDOT contractors and review utility encroachment requests on exitsting highways.

Structure Utilities

The structure utilities group develops plans and special provisions for utilities (power, water, sewer, gas and telecommunications) that have to be moved to avoid conflict with the construction required in structure projects. The group handles force account work with railroad companies. It also monitors contractors' insurance programs to ensure that the required coverage is provided.

Special Design Section

Lighting and Electrical

The lighting and electrical group prepares lighting and electrical designs for highways, rest areas, welcome centers, truck weigh stations and truck escape ramps. It also reviews encroachment requests for highway lighting.

Special Studies

The special studies group prepares designs for unusual projects and reviews designs prepared by cities and developers for streets and highways that affect the state highway system.

Encroachments

The encroachments group reviews and approves encroachments for widening existing facilities, utility construction and all other encroachments by others on highway right of way.