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Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13a - Highways and Bridges › 175u - Local Bridge Program › Section 13a-175u-6 - Funding

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) After a supplemental application is
			 deemed complete by the Commissioner he shall enter into a project loan
			 agreement or a project grant agreement or both, as the case may be, with the
			 filing municipality, pursuant to which the State shall, on the date all of the
			 conditions precedent to funding are met, pay to the municipality the project
			 grant or make the project loan, or both.
(b) Subject to the terms and conditions set
			 forth in each project grant agreement and project loan agreement, the
			 Commissioner shall be obligated to fund the amount of project costs equal to
			 the sum of (1) the municipality's grant percentage multiplied by the project
			 costs allocable to such municipality and (2) the project loan amount requested
			 by the municipality up to 50% of the project costs allocable to it.
(c) In addition to any other conditions
			 precedent to funding the project established by the Commissioner, each project
			 grant agreement and project loan agreement shall include the following
			 conditions precedent to funding, if applicable:
(1) certified copies of all bids of
			 contractors;
(2) written
			 justification for awarding the construction contract to any person other than
			 the lowest bidder;
(3) evidence
			 that the municipality and contractor have entered into a legally binding
			 construction contract;
(4) the
			 municipality has available to it, or has made arrangements satisfactory to the
			 Commissioner to obtain, funds to pay that portion of the project costs for
			 which it is legally obligated and which are not met by project loans or project
			 grants;
(5) the municipality has
			 established a tax exempt proceeds fund account for the receipt and disbursement
			 of the proceeds of project loans and project grants;
(6) in any case in which an eligible bridge
			 is owned or maintained by more than one municipality, evidence satisfactory to
			 the Commissioner that all such municipalities are legally bound to complete
			 their respective portions of such project; and
(7) evidence that the legislative body of the
			 municipality has held at least one public hearing on the eligible bridge
			 project in accordance with subsection (b) of section
			 13a-175t
			 of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13a - Highways and Bridges › 175u - Local Bridge Program › Section 13a-175u-7 - Project completion

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Upon completion
			 of construction a municipality will (1) certify to the Commissioner that the
			 project is completed and (2) forward to the Commissioner an audit of the
			 project prepared by a certified public accountant.
(b) The Commissioner will review the audit
			 and notify the municipality of any overpayment or underpayment of project costs
			 by the State. In case of underpayment, the Commissioner shall as soon as
			 practicable, but in no event later than 90 days after determining such
			 underpayment, reimburse the municipality for such underpayment. In case of
			 overpayment the municipality shall as soon as practicable but in no event later
			 than 90 days after such notification, reimburse the State for such
			 overpayment.
(c) Any interest
			 earned by a municipality from the proceeds of a project grant or project loan
			 shall be expended by the municipality solely for transportation purposes within
			 the municipality.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13a - Highways and Bridges › 253 - Use of State Dock at East Haddam › Section 13a-253-1 - Excavation or installation at East Haddam dock

Current through July 10, 2024
No person, firm or corporation shall excavate or install any
				construction on, over or under the pier at the state dock in East Haddam or
				other property of the state adjacent thereto, except with the approval of the
				commissioner of transportation. Any excavation or construction done without
				such approval shall be removed by and at the expense of the party responsible,
				upon written notice from the commissioner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13a - Highways and Bridges › 253 - Use of State Dock at East Haddam › Section 13a-253-2 - Use of the pier and facilities

Current through July 10, 2024
No person using the pier and the facilities provided for his
				convenience shall do any damage to or commit public nuisance upon the premises
				or leave any unsightly litter or debris as a result of his
				occupation.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13a - Highways and Bridges › 253 - Use of State Dock at East Haddam › Section 13a-253-5 - Mooring of boats

Current through July 10, 2024
Every boat moored alongside the dock, or berthed outside of
				another, shall have at least one line made fast to the dock from bow or stern,
				with a second line so laid as to prevent swing under wind or current
				action.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13a - Highways and Bridges › 253 - Use of State Dock at East Haddam › Section 13a-253-7 - Use of dock at risk of user. Responsibility for damage

Current through July 10, 2024
Persons using the dock shall do so at their own risk and shall
				be held responsible for any damage which they or boats or vessels under their
				supervision may do to the dock and premises.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13a - Highways and Bridges › 253 - Use of State Dock at East Haddam › Section 13a-253-9 - Dockage rates

Current through July 10, 2024
Dockage rates shall be as follows:
(1) for all boats sixteen feet or less in
			 length, two dollars ($2.00) for each twenty-four hour period or portion thereof
			 in excess of thirty minutes.
(2)
			 for all boats or vessels thirty-six feet or less but more than sixteen feet in
			 length, five dollars ($5.00) for each twenty-four hour period or portion
			 thereof in excess of thirty minutes.
(3) for all boats or vessels sixty-five feet
			 or less but more than thirty-six feet in length, ten dollars ($10.00) for each
			 twenty-four period or portion thereof in excess of thirty minutes.
(4) for all boats or vessels over sixty-five
			 feet in length, twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each twenty-four hour period
			 or portion thereof in excess of thirty minutes. No fee shall be charged for
			 dockage of thirty minutes or less. Vessels or boats of the federal government
			 shal not be subject to a dockage fee.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13a - Highways and Bridges › 253 - Use of State Dock at East Haddam › Section 13a-253-10 - Management of dock

Current through July 10, 2024
The management of the dock shall be by a representative of the
				commissioner of transportation who shall be authorized to colect dockage fees
				as specified in section
				13a-253-9 and to
				give receipts therefor.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-1 - Purpose and applicability

Current through July 10, 2024
These regulations are intended to provide control of Bureau of Highways' right of way on the State highway system for use other than movement of vehicles, loads and pedestrians by others than the Department of Transportation; to prevent unsafe and hazardous conditions, annoying interruptions to traffic, and interference with future highway needs; and, to insure compliance with Federal laws, State statutes and other State policies, procedures and regulations.
Where these regulations do not specify definite requirements, standards or specifications, the following current publications may be used by the Commissioner as guides for approval; DOT geometric highway design standards; DOT Drainage Manual; DOT Construction Manual; Connecticut General Statutes; Connecticut State Regulations; DOT Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction; DOT Handbook of Safe Practices; DOT Policy on the Accommodation of Utilities on Highway Rights of Way; Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
No work shall be performed within the State's right of way until a permit has been issued, except as provided in Section 13b-17-24 -Emergency Permits.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-3 - Conditions for issuance of permits

Current through July 10, 2024
The Commissioner, having jurisdiction over highways, may issue permits for use of highway rights of way by individuals, firms, public utility companies, or municipalities or other state agencies when the following conditions are met:
(1) The use requested by the permittee will not interfere with the needs for highway purposes.
(2) The use rquested by the permittee will not interfere with Department operations, will not create a traffic hazard, and will not interfere with the safe and free flow of traffic.
(3) There is compliance with all regulations herein mentioned.
(4) There is an understanding and acknowledgment by the permittee that the permit is revocable at the discretion of the Commissioner when the requirements of the permit are violated or can no longer be met.
(5) The authority to grant permission is authorized by statute.
(6) Approval is granted by the Federal Highway Administrator where special permission is needed on Federal Aid highways.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-4 - Application for permit

Current through July 10, 2024
(1) An Application for Permit must be filed with the District Maintenance Manager before an investigation is made or the permit issued. Standard application forms for these permits may be obtained at the office of the District Maintenance Manager. The following information shall be included:
(a) For minor encroachments, such as service connections, private drives, etc., a sketch shall be included on the application form or separate sheet, in duplicate.
(b) For more complex installations and for commercial enterprises, three sets of complete plans and related documents shall be submitted. If it is deemed necessary, more sets of plans may be required by the District Maintenance Manager when a major traffic generator is involved. Application must be made to the State Traffic Commission and a certificate issued prior to application to the District Maintenance Manager.
(c) For major improvements to State highways by municipalities in conjunction with redevelopment, major utility or sewer construction and encroachments on limited access highways, eight copies of complete plans and related documents shall be submitted.
(d) When the removal or the trimming of trees and shrubs from within the highway right-of-way for the purpose of obtaining or improving the sight line for an outdoor advertiser is involved, application must be made to the outdoor advertising section of the Department of Transportation and their approval obtained prior to application to the District Maintenance Manager.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-5 - Rejection of applications

Current through July 10, 2024
When it appears that the work called for in an application would cause substantial or needless damage to a highway, create excessive disturbance to traffic or result in dangerous conditions, or is detrimental to the aesthetics of the highway, the request for a permit will be denied. The applicant will be informed of such denial by letter from the District Maintenance Manager which will state the results of the investigation and the reason for the denial. The District Maintenance Manager may refuse to issue a permit to any person, company or municipality when work performed under a previously issued permit was not properly executed, or when said applicant has failed to reimburse the State for recoverable charges billed under the terms governing a previous permit.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-6 - Inviolability of non-access lines

Current through July 10, 2024
No violations of non-access lines will be permitted except when it is advantageous to the State from the standpoint of aesthetics, necessary for drainage control, or when it is necessary to accommodate utility installations to conform to the AASHO regulation, "A Policy on the Accommodation of Utilities on Freeway Rights of Way."
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-7 - Issuance of permit

Current through July 10, 2024
A permit to use the highway right of way or to plant, remove or trim trees and shrubs may be issued by the District Maintenance Manager only after receiving a report from the Permit Investigator subsequent to completion of the examination of all aspects of the proposal and upon receipt of the surety bond, properly executed and in the correct amount. A permit form must be signed by the District Maintenance Manager before it becomes valid. The first two copies of the permit shall be sent or handed to the applicant. The applicant shall sign both copies of the permit. The original shall be retained by the permittee and the second copy returned promptly to the District Maintenance Manager. The permittee is forbidden to commence work until the above-mentioned second copy of the permit has been received by the District Maintenance Manager and the permittee has notified the Permit Inspector of the exact date and hour work is to beg Contractors who are performing work for a permittee, including municipalities and utility companies, must have a copy of the permit issued to the permittee with them while work is being performed.
If a municipality or a utility company has any utility facilities located within the right of way of an interstate highway or any other designated limited access highway, a continuing permit may be issued, upon written request, for emergency operations and servicing of such facilities in accordance with the terms of a Master Maintenance Agreement executed between the State and the municipality or utility company, covering the interstate highway system, or a similar agreement covering limited access highways. Emergency work shall be covered by a written permit issued after the emergency, even though the continuing agreement justified the work during the period of urgency. Upon written request from the municipality or utility company, a permit may be issued to authorize each instance of inspection and servicing which is not an emergency. (See Sec. 13b-17-24 concerning emergency permits for work on State highways other than those mentioned in this paragraph.)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-8 - Bond requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
Except in instances where public service companies have filed a statement of solvency acceptable to the Secretary of the State, pursuant to the General Statutes, it is the responsibility of the District Maintenance Manager to determine who shall furnish the permit bond and the amount of the guarantee to be provided to the State in connection with each permit, after receiving a report on the proposed work from the Permit Investigator. The District Maintenance Manager shall specify that a permit bond in a definite amount shall be delivered to his/her office before a permit is issued. The permit bond shall remain in effect for a sufficient period after the completion of construction to insure the repair of any work which has settled, eroded or deteriorated. The bond may be released after this waiting period upon request in writing. The permit bond requirements may be waived for permits issued to municipalities when the work covered by the permit is to be performed by municipal forces.
With the exception mentioned herein, the amount of the permit bond shall be established separately for each permit so that the State will be protected against loss in the event of the failure of the permit holder to complete the work or make required repairs or restorations involving the work or encroachment authorized by the permit. Immediately upon the approval of an application for permit, the District Maintenance Manager will advise the applicant of the amount of the permit bond required. On major utility projects such as new sewer and water main installations the permit bond amount shall be established during the plan review stage of the project. An annual blanket permit bond, acceptable to the Department, may be deposited to avoid the inconvenience and expense of obtaining individual bonds for each permit requested.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-9 - Insurance requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
(1) The permittee shall indemnify and save harmless the State of Connecticut, the Department of Transportation, its officers, agents and employees from all claims, suits, actions, damages, and costs of every name and description caused by or resulting from the permit, its use and/or maintenance by the permittee, its contractors and/or invitees, the effect of the permit on the operation, use and/or maintenance of the state highways(s); or the negligent performance and/or non-performance of the terms of the permit, and such indemnity shall not be limited by reason of any insurance coverage.
(2) Prior to the issuance of a permit, the permittee will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance, Form CON 32, in such amounts as determined by the state which are applicable to the nature of work involved and as provided for in article 1.03.07 of "the State of Connecticut, Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction," as revised.
(3) In cases where a joint permit is issued to a property owner and his/her contractor, a Certificate of Insurance which covers one or both of the permittees will be acceptable.
(4) Insurance coverage requirements may be waived in regard to permits issued to municipalities, public service companies (as defined by section 16-1 of The Connecticut General Statutes, as revised) and churches provided that these groups actually perform the work covered by the permit. However, when the work is to be performed by a contractor a Certificate of Insurance will be required.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-10 - Obligation of the permittee and the state

Current through July 10, 2024
(1) The issuance of a permit in no way obligates the State to issue any further permit, to continue or extend the permitted work, to relocate the facilities of others encountered during the initial installation, or for any cause whatsoever.
(2) All applicable local ordinances, federal and State statutes and regulations shall be complied with, and all licenses and permits shall be obtained by the permittee before this permit becomes effective.
(3) When permitted work is to be accomplished within an area where, at any time during the life of the permit, the State has a contractor performing work, the permittee shall arrange his/her work and shall place and dispose of the materials being used so as not to interfere with the operations of the State's contractor. The permittee shall coordinate his/her operations with those of the State's contractor and cooperate in every way possible, to avoid interfering with the State contractors operations. The permittee shall hold the State's contractor, State and Federal government free and harmless of all costs or liability resulting from delays, rescheduling, redesign or for whatever cause necessary, to comply with this requirement.
(4) All work, once started, shall be prosecuted during times and days allowed, without interruption, and the site immediately placed in a condition satisfactory to the state.
(5) Delays or costs incurred by the permittee as the result of any adjustment, abandonment, redesign, rescheduling or redoing of permitted work to comply with the permit shall be totally at the expense of those other than the State.
(6) The permittee agrees and warrants that in the performance of the permit, he/she will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons on the grounds of race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, sex, mental retardation or physical disability, including, but not limited to blindness, unless it is shown by the permittee that such disability prevents performance of the work involved in any manner prohibited by the laws of the United States or of the State of Connecticut, and further agrees to provide the commission on human rights and opportunities with such information requested by the commission concerning the employment practices and procedures of the permittee as relate to the provisions of this section.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-12 - Removal of material from highway right of way

Current through July 10, 2024
When the permittee desires to excavate and remove 200 cubic yards or more of material, he/she shall notify the District Maintenance Manager prior to the commencement of excavation work. The permittee must submit cross sections and quantity figures, certified by a Professional Engineer and/or Land Surveyor licensed to practice in the State of Connecticut, showing the actual amount of material to be removed from within the highway right of way. The Department will set the price per cubic yard for the material using this figure, a certified check covering the total value of material removed shall be made payable to the Treasurer of the State of Connecticut, and deposited by the permittee with the Department, before any excavation work is undertaken.
Upon completion of all work in the permit, the amount of material removed will be computed and certified by a professional engineer and/or land surveyor, when requested by the Department, and the excess amount of the deposit refunded, or, if there is an increase in the amount of material, the permittee will be billed for the increase by the Department.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-13 - Drainage requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
(1) The following information is required on the plans for drainage review:
(a) Original and proposed finished grades and contours, sufficient to determine the original slope of the land and the proposed slope at all points.
(b) Size and location of all buildings, existing and to be erected, and their provision for roof drainage.
(c) Location of all driveways, roads and/or areas to be paved, showing type of paving and provision for berms or curbs.
(d) Grades along the traveled path and gutter of the State highway in front of and adjacent to the proposed work, sufficient to determine the slope of the highway at any point and the capacity of the gutter.
(e) All existing and proposed drainage structures and/or outlets into, out of, and adjacent to the property to be developed (including existing State drainage facilities), showing types of structures, size and type of pipe, elevations of grates and inverts, accompanied with drainage computations as specified in the current edition of the Connecticut Department of Transportation Drainage Manual.
(f) All existing and proposed drainage easements, to whom deeded, and the current owner of record.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-14 - Construction of roads and streets

Current through July 10, 2024
All permits for the construction or reconstruction of state highways, roads or streets crossing or intersecting State highways must be requested by the property owner, developer or a municipal official responsible for public works, and a surety bond must be filed with the District Maintenance Manager by the responsible applicant.
The required number of sets of plans and profiles shall be produced by the applicant for all proposed roads or streets, in sufficient extent and detail determined by the district maintenance manager. This information shall be used by the State in determining stipulations to be included in the permit to be issued. All streets constructed to intersect a State highway must be surfaced with bituminous concrete or other material acceptable to the District Maintenance Manager for the entire area graded toward the State highway. The side slopes draining to these streets shall be stabilized to prevent erosion.
Intersections shall be designed and constructed to meet the existing gutter grade of the State highway unless specified otherwise by the District Maintenance Manager. Traffic signals shall conform with the traffic signal guidelines in the Manual On Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Grades and drainage installations shall conform with the requirements of Department policy. Sight distances shall conform to the Department's geometric design standards. Width of road or street and the radii of intersection flares shall be adequate to permit turning by an entering or exiting WB50 design vehicle without encroachment on an opposing directional lane of the State highway or the intersecting road or street unless otherwise directed by the District Maintenance Manager.
The municipal official responsible for public works shall be contacted by the permit applicant to determine the municipalities requirements for acceptance of public streets or roads, if this is a factor in the applicant's plan.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-16 - Major traffic generators

Current through July 10, 2024
No permit for work under Section 14-311 will be issued by the District Maintenance Manager and no work shall be started by the permittee until a State Traffic Commission Certificate is issued, a town or municipal government building permit has been obtained by the developer, and a complete review of the applicant's plans and drainage proposals has been made and approved by the State.
Subsequent to completion of the work described in the Bureau of Engineering and Highway Operations permit and prior to opening the development to the public, the permittee must notify the District Maintenance Manager that the work within the State highway right of way is ready for inspection. The District Maintenance Manager will report the results of the inspection to the State Traffic Commission by copy of the letter of acceptance sent to the permittee.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-17 - Utility installation requirements

Current through July 10, 2024
The requirements for the new installation of utilities on any State or interstate highway are contained in the current edition of the Department of Transportation publication, "A Policy on the Accommodation of Utilities on Highway Rights of Way" and the AASHTO publication, "A Policy on the Accommodation of Utilities on Freeway Rights of Way."
The granting of permits to install public utility and other structures does not diminish or waive the jurisdiction of the Transportation Commissioner over State highways. If, in the opinion of the Transportation Commissioner, it becomes necessary at any time to remove or relocate any of the structures or fixtures installed under a permit, the removal or relocation, upon notification by the Commissioner or an authorized agent, shall be made immediately by the owner thereof, in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, as revised.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-18 - Parking areas within the highway right of way

Current through July 10, 2024
No highway right of way shall be used as any part of a parking area for the benefit of the permittee except under lease with the State and subject to certain conditions.
A highway area shall be eligible for parking if it conforms to zoning regulations in the area, its presence does not conflict with scenic highway standards or create a traffic hazard, and it is not needed for immediate highway purposes.
For areas fronting on a public street, the priorities for lease shall be to:
(1) another State agency
(2) a municipality
(3) a federal agency
(4) a corporation, public or private business firm, company or individual.
For areas abutting the right of way line, the priorities for lease shall be to:
(1) abutting owners whose rear property lines are contiguous to the highway right-of-way line and who apply to the Transporation Commissioner to lease that portion of the right of way lying within the projection of their side boundaries to such a point within the right of way as the Transportation Commissioner shall determine.
(2) another State agency, municipality or a federal agency, if the right of way can be secured from the abutting owner.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-20 - Mailboxes

Current through July 10, 2024
Individual mailboxes which conform to United States Postal Service Regulations may be installed without a permit; however, they shall be installed on a wood post of less than 25 square inches. If metal is used it shall be aluminum or of sufficient weakness to break upon impact of any highway vehicle. No masonry posts or enclosures will be allowed. Any development or group of persons desiring to combine several mailboxes in a single structure shall apply to the District Maintenance Manager for a permit. The District Maintenance Manager will determine if the structure will be approved by our present safety standards.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-21 - Gasoline stations

Current through July 10, 2024
By statute, the approval of the layout of a gasoline station and the issuance of a license for its operation is within the purview of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. Work in the highway right of way will be specified in a highway permit in accordance with the plan approved by the Motor Vehicle Department. Operation of the station as a retail business will not be permitted until the work within the State right of way is completed in the manner prescribed in the permit.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-23 - Holidays

Current through July 10, 2024
All permit work, except as determined by the District Maintenance Manager, on the highway and within 30 feet of the traveled portion of the highway shall be stopped at 12:00 noon on the day before a legal holiday and no work shall be resumed until 12:00 noon on the day following the holiday. Weekends shall be considered as part of the holiday when the legal holiday falls on either Friday or Monday.
Before the work stoppage, all excavations shall be filled, obstructions and equipment removed and all precautions taken to guarantee the safety of the traveled way.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-24 - Emergency permits

Current through July 10, 2024
(1) The District Maintenance Managers will issue an annual permit to all utility companies and municipalities in their Districts to perform emergency repair work such as broken gas, water or sewer mains within State highways. The utilities and municipalities must contact the District Permit Section prior to performing any emergency repair work to obtain verbal permission. The District Permit Section will maintain a log for the purpose of recording each instance when verbal permission is granted to perform emergency work. After the issuance of the annual permit for emergency work, no further written permission will be required once verbal permission has been granted by the District Maintenance Manager. This procedure does not apply to emergency permits for work on interstate or other designatedlimited-access highways covered in Section 13b-17-7. A written application for permit must be forwarded to the district permit office within 24 hours of receiving verbal permission.
(2) In those cases where private utility connections must be repaired under emergency conditions, the person or company concerned must contact the District Permit Section and receive verbal permission prior to performing any emergency work. Within 24 hours after verbal permission has been granted, a written Application for Permit must be submitted to the District Permit Section in the same manner prescribed for non-emergency work. A written permit will be sent in confirmation of the verbal permission as a permanent record of the transaction.
(3) Appropriate bond and insurance certificates must be on file with the District Permit Section prior to the issuance of verbal or written permission for emergency work.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-25 - Extension of time

Current through July 10, 2024
All work shall be completed in a manner satisfactory to the State before the expiration date shown on the permit; otherwise, the permit holder shall request the State to allow an extension of time. Extension of time may be granted upon written application by the permittee to the District Maintenance Manager.
The District Maintenance Manager may validate the time extension by transmitting an appropriate memorandum to the permittee and by revising the original records in the manager's office to reflect the additional timranted.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-26 - Responsibility for boundary lines

Current through July 10, 2024
Permit applicants may retain their own licensed land surveyors to determine the existing line and must inform themselves of the demarcation between the public domain and private holdings. When a portion of a developer's frontage is to be deeded to the State, and included as part of the highway right of way, the developer shall perform the necessary field survey work and prepare the deed for signature and filing. The costs incurred by the Department to bound the new or existing right of way lines and preparation of related plans and documents will be borne by the permittee.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-27 - Construction or repair of sidewalks, curbs or steps

Current through July 10, 2024
An application for permit to construct, reconstruct or repair a sidewalk, curb or steps within the highway right of way shall contain definite information as to width and length and the materials to be used. The location of new installations with respect to the right of way lines or other established lines or objects shall be determined by the District Maintenance Manager. Sidewalks shall be located, wherever possible, so as to give not less than eight feet from edge of shoulder to the near edge of the walk in order to provide protection for pedestrians and to have a storage area for plowed snow. The location and grade of sidewalks and curbs will be approved by the State subsequent to a conference with the local municipal authorities relative to the permit applicant's proposal. At no time shall steps be constructed closer to the travelway than eight feet from the back edge of the shoulder, gutter or curb. Steps closer than 30 feet from the edge of the travelway shall not protrude above the surrounding slope.
Handicap ramps conforming with Connecticut General Statutes, Sec. 7-118a, shall be incorporated in all proposed sidewalks at all street intersections, and at all other locations where the grade of a driveway or other facility takes precedence over the grade of the proposed sidewalk.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-28 - Safety to traffic

Current through July 10, 2024
It shall be the duty of the permittee to make certain that the security of the traveling public is safeguarded and that their rights are not unreasonably curtailed. During the working periods, the permittee shall install and maintain signs in conformance with the Department's current signing patterns. These signs shall be supplied by and at the expense of the permittee. Unless specifically stated in the permit or authorized by the Permit Inspector, the traveled path shall not be obstructed. Also, such portion of the right of way within 30 feet of the traveled way which otherwise would be an obstruction-free roadside area shall not be obstructed by the storage of material, equipment, or any other object which might be a hazard to an errant vehicle. The portions of the highway which are torn up, are used for storing materials, or are otherwise unsafe for public travel shall be adequately protected at all times to avoid the possibility of accident. Such areas shall be marked at night by lights, flashing beacons or other warning devices approved by the Permit Inspector. To protect the users of the highway, additional traffic control warning devices shall be placed by the permittee when ordered by the Permit Inspector. When portions of the traveled way are made dangerous for the movement of vehicles or pedestrians, a sufficient number of uniformed police officers or other traffic control personnel shall be employed by the permittee to direct traffic safely through the areas. If such conditions exist at the close of the working day, a watchperson and a sufficient number of traffic control personnel shall be assigned by the permittee to direct traffic at night. The work must be planned to avoid such conditions whenever possible.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-29 - Removal of existing pavement surfaces

Current through July 10, 2024
Excavations in the traveled way shall not be started until the Permit Investigator has approved the position and size of a proposed opening and the protection to be provided by the permittee for the users of the highway. The pavement surface shall be removed in a manner acceptable to the Permit Inspector, with all edges cut to a straight line, except in the case of permits for raising manholes, where a circular cut may be used around the manhole. Preferably such removal shall be accomplished with either a bullpoint pavement breaker or cut with a concrete saw. Under no circumstances shall pavement slab be subjected to blows from a hammer or dropped weight. When excavating within a reinforced concrete pavement, to the extent possible the concrete shall be removed without cutting the reinforcement. The bars or mesh, when cut, shall be severed as close to the center of the trench as practicable and bent back to permit accomplishment of the work. When thepavement is ready to be permanently replaced, the reinforcement shall be bent back into position and reinforced with other bars or mesh which shall overlap the ends of reinforcement not less than 12 inches and shall be securely wired. The initial cutting of the pavement shall be restricted to the area directly over the sidewalls of the proposed trench to be excavated, or as directed by the District Maintenance Manager.
Permanent paving replacement for keyhole excavations in asphalt pavement shall be installed in such a manner that the pavement replacement shall be continuous throughout the entire work area. The existing pavement shall be cut to neat lines one foot from edges of excavation at start of work area, and shall extend parallel and unbroken to include all subsequent excavations. The pavement between the neat lines, including the pavement between consecutive keyhole excavations, shall be removed and permanent pavement installed as required. All abutting surfaces shall be coated with an approved joint sealer and the permanent pavement shall be rolled to conform to existing cross slope, or as directed by the District Maintenance Manager. The permittee shall also be responsible for replacement of pavement damaged by construction work, and assumes continuing responsibility for the maintenance of the work area per the provisions of this permit.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-30 - Excavating and trenching

Current through July 10, 2024
All excavating and trenching operations shall conform to the current regulations for excavations published by the United States Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
The size of the excavation shall be kept as small as practicable to carry on the work. Excavated material shall be placed so as to interfere as little as possible with the ordinary use of the highway. Excavated material must not be placed in drainage ditches. Where there is a drainage structure in the vicinity of the excavation, the water in the trench shall be discharged into this structure. Contaminated or excessively muddy water shall not be allowed to flow in the gutter or enter the State drainage system. Where excavations in the shoulder area disturb earth berms, these berms shall be replaced and stabilized in a manner acceptable to the District Maintenance Manager. Water in trench must not be pumped onto the pavement or travelway. A sump hole and pump should be employed if water is present in the ditch or trench and cannot be stopped or diverted. The permittee is prohibited from opening more trench than can be closed in one day.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-31 - Trench support

Current through July 10, 2024
When trench support has been required a Permit Inspector may direct that such trench support be left in place in order to protect the highways from damage by settlement during and after construction. Sheeting and bracing shall be removed to a minimum depth of five feet below the surface unless the Permit Inspector directs otherwise.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-32 - Slide and cave-ins

Current through July 10, 2024
If the pavement, shoulder or sidewalk along the side of the trench or excavation becomes damaged due to slides or cave-ins or other movements ofthe side of an excavation, whether or not it is sheeted, the permittee or his/her contractor shall remove or safeguard the damaged pavement, improved shoulder or sidewalk and take immediate remedial measures to prevent further deterioration of the highway or its appurtenances. The permittee is responsible for replacing the entire amount of pavement, shoulder or sidewalk destroyed by such slides or cave-ins and for satisfactorily repairing or replacing them when damaged by lesser movements.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-33 - Jacking, boring or tunnelling

Current through July 10, 2024
Pipes and conduits crossing limited access highways, highways with heavy traffic, in areas of deep excavations or other special circumstances, shall be installed by jacking, boring or tunnelling, except where proven to the satisfaction of the State, by the permittee, to be technically impractical. Installations on all other highways, in areas where jacking and boring are technically impractical, or installations parallel to the traffic, may be placed by the open-cut method if approved by the District Maintenance Manager. No jetting or other use of water will be allowed in connection with jacking or boring.
The permittee shall be responsible for careful investigation of the permit area to determine the location of all existing utility, municipal, private or State-owned pipe or conduit lines and service connections. When required, he/she shall submit a plan and profile showing all such lines and indicating, thereon, the location of the proposed installation to be made by them.
When jacking or boring installations are under consideration, the permit applicant shall submit detailed plans showing the method of operation, including the jacking and receiving pits, cradles and thrust blocks. If the plan is approved, the permit will be issued on this basis. The permittee shall submit soil exploration data when required to do so by the District Maintenance Manager.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-35 - Backfilling

Current through July 10, 2024
The backfilling of excavations in State highways shall be performed so that the least possible settling will occur. The excavation shall be filled with suitable material and thoroughly tamped in layers not to exceed six inches in thickness. Acceptability of excavated material to be used in the backfill shall be determined by the State.
Tamping shall be by means of mechanical rams, vibrators, hand tamps or by pneumatic tampers. If pneumatic tampers are used they shall have a tamping face area of not less than 50 square inches and each complete assembly shall have a weight of not less than two pounds per square inch. If a hand tamp is used it shall weigh not less than 12 pounds and have a tamping face area of not more than 50 square inches. When approved or directed by the State, the backfill shall be thoroughly consolidated by flushing the excavation with water. When sheeting and bracing are to be wholly or partly removed, this shall be done as backfilling progresses. When backfilling has reached the bottom brace, the latter and its horizontal rangers shall be removed, and this procedure shall be repeated throughout the backfilling operation. The sheeting shall be pulled in short increments, care being taken to avoid significant lateral movements of the sides of the trench. During and after pulling the sheeting, the backfill in the space formerly occupied by the sheeting shall be thoroughly rodded and tamped. The base in the pavement area and shoulder area shall be in accordance with current Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction, as revised, or as directed by the District Maintenance Manager. Unsuitable material must be removed promptly from the work site by the permittee or his Contractor. Backfill around tree roots shall be placed carefully, tamped and puddled to prevent air pockets, root damage or settlement.
Compaction tests of the completed trench backfill may be required prior to the installation of the pavement replacement to ensure that this section's requirements are strictly enforced. Where broken stone bedding is used around the pipe, provision shall be made to physically prevent the encroachment into the voids between the stones of fine material present in the trench backfill material. This may be accomplished by covering the stone with an acceptable plastic sheeting or equivalent material.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 13b - Transportation › 17 - Encroachment Permit Regulations › Section 13b-17-36 - Temporary pavement repairs and improved shoulder repairs

Current through July 10, 2024
As soon as the excavations have been backfilled and tamped, the pavement shall be replaced temporarily by the permittee. The temporary pavement shall consist of bituminous concrete mixture approved by the Inspector, compressed to a minimum depth of two inches on a base in accordance with current Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction, as revised. The surface of the temporary pavement shall not extend above or below the surface of the surrounding permanent pavement and shall be reasonably smooth. The permittee shall be responsible for the temporary pavement and shall keep this pavement in repair until the permanent surface can be replaced. Additional material shall be added, as necessary, as the backfill settles. In any case, if the permittee does not maintain the temporary pavement adequately, the District Maintenance Manager will make the necessary repairs to prevent accidents and the permittee will be charged by the State for this work, with a minimum charge of $400 per incident.