Subject: ODOT ROW Use Not Allowed
From: ALEXANDER Eric A [mailto:Eric.A.ALEXANDER@odot.state.or.us]
Sent: Monday, September 10, 2018 4:07 PM
To: PITMAN Tamara
Cc: GAMBLE James M
Subject: RE: meeting with SUB
Hello Tamara,
Please find below the reference to our state OAR’s on why a longitudinal utilities are not allowed on state right ways.
This comes from both AASHTO recommendation and ODOT’s utility accommodate policy (aka Division 55 rules).
OAR 734-055-0080
says in part:
“(1)
…Installations that may be allowed on freeways are generally limited to
crossings only, with all of the installation work and maintenance activities
performed outside of the access control line. All permit applications must
include detailed drawings that show the location of the proposed facility and
the freeway access control lines and/or right-of-way lines.
“(2)
Consideration will be given for new longitudinal installations that can be
located between the freeway access control line and the freeway right-of-way
line.
“(3)
Only extreme hardship cases will be considered for new longitudinal
installations that are inside the freeway access control lines. Applications of
this nature must satisfy the AASHTO Policy requirements regarding the impact on
the freeway traffic safety, operations and maintenance; the future freeway
design and construction; and applicant must demonstrate that alternate
locations are not available. Applicant shall address each of the above
subjects on the form provided by the DM, titled Permit Variance Request. The
Department will evaluate the Permit Variance Request by applying sound
engineering principles and judgment to determine the approval or denial of the
permit application.” (emphasis added)
Additionally ODOT
has plans provide an additional lane from the onramp to I-5 northbound from 30th
street to Glenwood Blvd in the future.
If you would like to meet
to discuss this project that would be fine, I just thought I could save you a
trip to another meeting. Please review the full OAR’s 734-055-0080.
Thank you,
Eric
Alexander
Assistant
District Manager
Oregon
Department of Transportation
2080 Laura
Street
Springfield,
Oregon 97477-2133
541-726-2599
eric.a.alexander@odot.state.or.us