Municipalities Property Owners Investors CCIsites Careers ABOUT US INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS INDUSTRY EXPERTISE YOUR COMMUNITY NEWS WATCH MICROTRENCHING IN ACTION Expanding infrastructure in record time. SCROLL Bringing critical infrastructure to communities. Data consumption is on the rise—and shows no sign of slowing down. As forward-looking cities and municipalities look for ways to add the capacity they need to attract businesses and keep residents happy and connected, many are turning to microtrenching. It’s a fast, minimally invasive way to bring critical fiber infrastructure to new areas and communities. Why cities are choosing microtrenching. Many cities are turning to microtrenching as an effective way to quickly install fiber without causing disruption to everyday life. These are many of the benefits that lead them to favor it over traditional methods. LESS DISRUPTION A two-inch trench keeps traffic moving. BETTER RESTORATION Once finished, it’s almost unnoticeable. FASTER From start to finish—in a fraction of the time. SAFER A more precise process translates to increased safety. ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY Less water, energy and noise. Where microtrenching is happening. Microtrenching is an established process that is being used in cities throughout the United States. Select a city to see how microtrenching has been deployed to benefit businesses and communities. EL PASO, TX MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FL DALLAS, TX LOS ANGELES, CA NEW YORK, NY ALTOONA, PA El Paso, TX El Paso was an early adopter of microtrenching, with our first project starting back in 2014. Microtrenching by the numbers. 80% faster than traditional methods 2" maximum width of trench 1.4M miles of fiber needed to support 5G by 2024 (Fiber Broadband Association) This public private partnership has been a win-win for the City of Los Angeles. Using creativity, technology and innovation to tackle this infrastructure challenge will result in long-term benefits for all Angelenos. KEVIN J. PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF LOS ANGELES Dive deeper. We’ve gathered several resources to help you better understand microtrenching. CASE STUDY Microtrenching in Los Angeles We're helping the City of Los Angeles deploy over 40 route miles of fiber and define a new way to install infrastructure. READ MORE MICROTRENCHING IN LOS ANGELES VIDEO A hosted walkthrough Join host Ahmed Hassan as he goes on the ground with a crew to see how microtrenching works up close. WATCH A HOSTED WALKTHROUGH WEBINAR A low impact approach to deploy fiber On June 24, we joined Los Angeles Public Works leader Kevin James to share insights and best practices on microtrenching, in partnership with the League of California Cities. WATCH 12 A commitment to innovative deployment. Microtrenching is just one way we’ve worked with customers and over 700 municipalities over the last 25 years to deploy much needed communications infrastructure. From advanced fiber solutions to small cells, we can help you find fast, innovative ways to bring the essential connectivity you need to grow, attract businesses and be ready for tomorrow’s most transformative innovations. Learn more Municipalities See how we partner with municipal leaders to position their communities for the future. READ MORE CBRS See how a new form of wireless network technology is expanding opportunities for businesses. READ MORE Industry Expertise How our expertise brings possibility to life for businesses. READ MORE WIRELESS SALES & SUPPORT: 1-877-486-9377 FIBER SALES & SUPPORT: 1-855-91-FIBER FIBER NETWORK OPERATIONS: 1-855-93-FIBER Network Operations Center Careers Channel Partners Municipalities Investors Fiber Referral Rewards Connected by Good Suppliers Media Center Resources Our History Contact Us © 2021 Crown CastleTerms of UsePrivacy StatementEthics PolicyRegulatory StatusAcceptable Use By continuing to use our site, you accept the use of cookies, and our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. I ACCEPT