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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › ADDITIONAL MEDIAN OPENINGS AND LEFT TURN BAYS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1000

Current through June 25, 2024
Medians separating opposite direction travel lanes are
						installed for the primary purpose of moving traffic in a safe and efficient
						manner. The introduction of median openings or crossovers impedes the smooth
						flow of traffic, thus reducing the capacity of the highway. Regulation of
						median openings on existing multi-lane divided highways with conventional or
						partial control of access is necessary to provide reasonably convenient access
						to adjacent roadside property in a uniform manner and still maintain the
						integrity of the system.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › ADDITIONAL MEDIAN OPENINGS AND LEFT TURN BAYS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1001

Current through June 25, 2024
The provisions for the spacing and construction of
						additional median openings and left turn bays on conventional highways, and on
						partially controlled access highways on which access rights between the median
						openings were not purchased with the right-of-way shall be in accordance with
						the MDOT Access Management Manual, Current Edition, Section 5, Median Policy
						and Appendix 3:
1. Exceptions to the
					 normal minimum spacing intervals as specified in the MDOT Access Management
					 Manual, Section 5 and Appendix 3 for additional median openings will be
					 considered for access to commercial activities and political subdivisions
					 (city, county, school, etc.) provided all the following criteria are met:
A. It must be documented that the additional
					 median opening will benefit the overall safety and traffic flow of the users of
					 the main facility and does not just serve a particular development for their
					 own benefit.
B. Adequate distances
					 are available for the construction of tapers, left turn bays and for turning
					 movements of traffic.
C. Stopping
					 sight distance meets the current edition, and any interim requirements, of the
					 MDOT Roadway Design Manual, using 3R criteria.
D. U-turn traffic movement restrictions for
					 class vehicles accessing adjacent properties must be addressed.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1100

Current through June 25, 2024
SECTIONS 1101 and 1102 below do not apply to those
						projects on which the access rights between median openings were purchased with
						the right of way. On these projects no provision was made for construction of
						frontage roads either partly or wholly on the right of way. Refer to the MDOT
						Access Management Manual, Sections 2 and 5, Median Policy for further details
						on medians.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1101

Current through June 25, 2024
Applications for permits may be approved for construction
						of frontage roads on the highway right of way, or partly on highway right of
						way, in instances where the abutting property has not been sufficiently
						developed to warrant construction of a frontage road at State expense. In these
						instances, the permit will provide for such construction to be in accordance
						with plans and specifications approved by the Department, and further provide
						that the frontage road will be maintained by the applicant. A condition for
						approval of the permit is the applicant maintains the facility as a public
						road. In the case that ownership of the property changes from the original
						applicant, then responsibility for such maintenance carries over to the new
						property owner.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1102

Current through June 25, 2024
Applications for permits may be approved for construction
						of frontage roads on the highway right of way, or partly on the highway right
						of way, where same is made necessary by commercial or residential development
						of abutting property which, without construction of a frontage road, would
						adversely affect traffic safety. Such construction will be in accordance with
						plans and specifications approved by the Department and may be accomplished as
						agreed upon. If the facility is to be maintained by the applicant, a condition
						for approval of the permit is the applicant or subsequent property owners as
						discussed above in Paragraph I(2), maintain the facility as a public road.
						Where maintenance of the completed facility is to be the responsibility of the
						Department, the applicant will furnish an appropriate instrument or conveyance
						on any additional right of way necessary for the maintenance of the completed
						facility.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1103

Current through June 25, 2024
Frontage roads constructed under SECTIONS 1101 and 1102
						above will connect to existing roads or streets entering the highway at a
						median opening, or connect to the highway at an existing median opening, or at
						a location where a median opening can be constructed in accordance with the
						requirements for additional median openings on conventional and partially
						controlled access highways. No permit shall be approved for a frontage road to
						connect with the highway except at a location opposite an existing median
						opening, or opposite a location at which a median opening may be constructed in
						accordance with the requirements for additional median openings on conventional
						and partially controlled access highways. The width of the connections of
						frontage roads with the traveled way will be limited to not more than fifty
						(50) feet measured parallel to the highway and the turning radii specified as
						required by the MDOT Roadway Design Manual for the type of traffic
						expected.
REFERENCES (All references herein to other materials are
						as to the most current version of that particular document.)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1200

Current through June 25, 2024
AASHTO Roadside Design Guide, Current
						Edition.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1201

Current through June 25, 2024
MDOT Roadway Design Manual, Current
						Edition.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1202

Current through June 25, 2024
MDOT Roadway Design Manual Standard Drawings, Current
						Edition.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1203

Current through June 25, 2024
Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality - Office
						of Pollution.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1204

Current through June 25, 2024
Mississippi State Department of Health.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1205

Current through June 25, 2024
Section
						65-1-8,
						Mississippi Code 1972 Annotated.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1206

Current through June 25, 2024
United States Postal Service.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1207

Current through June 25, 2024
37.I.8101.00001, Types of Highways.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1208

Current through June 25, 2024
37.I.7501.03001, Processing of Permits.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1209

Current through June 25, 2024
37.I.7501.03002, Construction and Maintenance of
						Driveway, County Road and Municipal Street Connections to State
						Highway.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1210

Current through June 25, 2024
For Mississippi Code see
www.state.ms.us
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1211

Current through June 25, 2024
For Federal Government U.S. Code see
www.gpoaccess.gov
or
www.dot.gov
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1212

Current through June 25, 2024
MDOT specific rules, forms, publications, SOPs, and other
						support documentation are available for review at MDOT
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04013 - Driveway and Street Connections, Median Openings, Frontage Roads › CONSTRUCTION OF FRONTAGE ROADS ON CONVENTIONAL AND PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04013-1213

Current through June 25, 2024
MDOT Access Management Manual, Current
						Edition.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-100

Current through June 25, 2024
To establish a policy for the widening, deepening,
						straightening or otherwise altering drainage channels by drainage districts or
						abutting land owners.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-101

Current through June 25, 2024
This rule sets forth the requirements necessary to
						regulate the widening, deepening, straightening or otherwise altering drainage
						channels on Mississippi Department of Transportation right of way by drainage
						districts or abutting land owners.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-102

Current through June 25, 2024
It will be the responsibility of the Mississippi
						Transportation Commission, hereinafter "Commission", to adapt its plans for
						highway improvements to meet conditions resulting from planned improvements by
						Drainage Districts or abutting land owners under the following
						circumstances:
1. The Drainage
					 District has acquired the rights of way for its improvements;
2. The title to the abutting land rests with
					 those planning the improvements; and
3. The Commission has not acquired title to
					 the highway rights of way.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-103

Current through June 25, 2024
It will be the responsibility of the Drainage Districts
						and abutting land owners to adapt their plans to the Commission's plans where
						the highway rights of way were acquired prior to the Drainage District
						acquiring rights of way for its improvements or prior to others planning
						improvements having acquired the abutting property.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-104

Current through June 25, 2024
It will be the responsibility of the Drainage Districts
						and abutters to adapt their plans to existing highway channels, drainage
						structures and bridges.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-105

Current through June 25, 2024
In lieu of conforming to the plans of the Commission or
						to existing facilities as set out in Paragraph B and C above, the Drainage
						Districts or abutters may enter into agreements with this Commission providing
						for the alteration of the highway plans or existing highway facilities to
						accommodate the planned improvements. Any increase in project costs due to such
						plan change or the costs of altering existing highway facilities, including
						engineering costs incurred by the Commission or private engineers, will accrue
						to the Drainage District or to the abutter. Such agreements will provide for
						reimbursement for any damage to the highway or highway structures and save the
						Mississippi Transportation Commission and Mississippi Department of
						Transportation, hereinafter "Department" harmless from any claims for damages
						due to the improvements proposed by the Drainage Districts or
						abutters.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-106

Current through June 25, 2024
When neither the Drainage District nor the Commission
						has acquired rights of way for planned construction, representatives of both
						governmental agencies should meet and with the aid of council and within the
						framework of the law, seek a solution compatible with the aims of both
						agencies. Such solution will be set out in an agreement approved by this
						Commission.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-107

Current through June 25, 2024
When a Department highway permit and agreement is
						required, it shall be processed in accordance with Rule 37.I.7501.03001,
						Processing of Permit Applications.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-108

Current through June 25, 2024
When the Drainage District requires a permit from the
						Department, it shall be processed under the rules and regulations of the
						Drainage District.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-109

Current through June 25, 2024
If other entities or individuals, other than Drainage
						Districts, make a request to alter existing drainage channels that affects the
						Commission's drainage system(s) on the highway right of way, their request will
						be reviewed and processed on a case by case basis beginning with the applicable
						District Engineer.
REFERENCES (All references herein to other materials are
						as to the most current version of that particular document.)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-200

Current through June 25, 2024
37.I.7501.04007, Application for Permit to Locate
						Certain Facilities on or to Perform Certain Work on State Highway Right of Way,
						Form MND-004.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-201

Current through June 25, 2024
Supplement Form for Additional Sheets for Form MND-001,
						MND-002, and MND-004, Form MND-005.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04014 - Alteration of Drainage Channels › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04014-204

Current through June 25, 2024
MDOT specific rules, forms, publications, SOPs, and
						other support documentation are available for review at MDOT
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04015-100

Current through June 25, 2024
To establish a policy for location and construction of
						parallel utility lines and overhead crossings.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04015-101

Current through June 25, 2024
This rule sets forth the requirements necessary to
						regulate the location and construction of parallel utility lines and overhead
						crossings on Mississippi Department of Transportation right of
						way.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › Purpose › Section 37-1-7501-04015-102

Current through June 25, 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
SECTION 200
GENERAL
2.
SECTION 300
TYPES OF HIGHWAYS
3.
SECTION 400
OVERHEAD POWER AND
COMMUNICATION LINES ?
CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3)
4.
SECTION 500
UNDERGROUND POWER AND
COMMUNICATION LINES ?
CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3)
5.
SECTION 600
PIPE LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE
									 3)
6.
SECTION 700
PARALLEL LOCATIONS PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS
									 HIGHWAYS (TYPE 2A AND 2B)
7.
SECTION 800
PARALLEL LOCATIONS AND
CROSSINGS - FREEWAYS (TYPE 1)
8.
SECTION 900
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS - ALL
									 HIGHWAYS
9.
SECTION 1000
GENERAL - APPLICABLE TO ALL LINES
10.
SECTION 1100
REFERENCES
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › GENERAL › Section 37-1-7501-04015-200

Current through June 25, 2024
The Mississippi Department of Transportation, hereinafter
						the Department, will authorize permits for parallel utility lines and overhead
						crossings as set out below.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › GENERAL › Section 37-1-7501-04015-201

Current through June 25, 2024
Utility installations, adjustments and relocation are to
						be located and made with due consideration to highway and utility costs and in
						a manner that will be the least hazard to the highway users, that will
						constitute the least interference with the highway facilities and their
						operations, that will comply with the minimum clearances and that will not
						appreciably increase the difficulty of or cost of maintenance of the
						highway.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › TYPES OF HIGHWAYS › Section 37-1-7501-04015-300

Current through June 25, 2024
Type 1, 2A, 2B and 3 highways are defined in Rule
						37.1.7501.04002, Right of Way Encroachment Permits.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › OVERHEAD POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-400 - General

Current through June 25, 2024
Overhead lines will be located as near the right of way
						line as possible, taking into consideration the length of the cross arm and the
						preservation of desirable trees and vegetation insofar as such preservation is
						in accordance with practical considerations of utility pole alignment, however,
						such alignment must be in accordance with the requirements of the clear
						roadsides and scenic enhancement policy expressed in Rule 941-7501-04017,
						Location of Above Ground Utility or Other Structures Affecting Traffic and
						Scenic Enhancement.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › OVERHEAD POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-401 - Construction Areas

Current through June 25, 2024
Overhead lines may be located in areas other than medians
						within construction limits where such limits are sufficient distance from the
						traveled way that such location would not result in any support brace or guy
						interfering with traffic safety or interfere with the construction or
						maintenance of the highway.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › OVERHEAD POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-402 - Joint Use Agreements

Current through June 25, 2024
Where there is not sufficient right of way or it appears
						necessary to conserve available right of way to accommodate present and future
						utility applications, joint use of a single pole, overhead facility by
						agreement between the several utilities is encouraged. Such agreements may also
						reduce impairment of the visual quality of the highway.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › OVERHEAD POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-403 - Attachment to Bridges, etc

Current through June 25, 2024
Electric power and communication lines shall not be
						attached or affixed to bridges and grade separation structures nor will they be
						permitted through pipe culverts, box culverts or box bridges. Crossings may be
						permitted over or under bridges or grade separation structures where proper
						clearances from the structure and from the traveled way are
						obtained.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › OVERHEAD POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-404 - Ground-Roadway Clearance

Current through June 25, 2024
Overhead lines will cross the highway as near normal to
						the highway alignments as practical and be of durable materials and as
						maintenance free as feasible. All overhead lines will have a minimum ground
						clearance of sixteen (16) feet in order to provide free access to the rights of
						way by the various types of equipment employed in maintaining the highways.
						Vertical clearance to all wires from the roadways will be in accordance with
						the National Electrical Safety Code, Current Edition, but with a minimum
						clearance from roadways as follows:
Communication lines 18' minimum
Power Line 0-750 volts 20' minimum
Over 750 volts 24' minimum
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › OVERHEAD POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-405 - Low and High Speed Highways

Current through June 25, 2024
Rule 941-7501-04017, Location of Above Ground Utility or
						other Structures Affecting Traffic Safety and Scenic enhancement, outlines the
						specific horizontal clearances required for above ground installations on low
						and high speed highways. Above ground installations include utility and traffic
						signal poles and highway or street lighting supports.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › OVERHEAD POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-406 - Medians

Current through June 25, 2024
Overhead power and communication lines to be constructed
						parallel to the highway shall not be placed in the medians of multiple lane
						highways except as necessary for approved street or highway lighting or traffic
						signals. Poles or standards for street highways in accordance with Rule
						941-7501-04017, Location of Above Ground Utility or Other Structures Affecting
						Safety and Scenic Enhancement, and will be of a type that will not adversely
						affect or mar the appearance of the area traversed.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › OVERHEAD POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-407 - Median Crossings

Current through June 25, 2024
No utility poles or other above ground supports for
						overhead crossings may be placed in the medians as a part of utility highway
						crossings unless, in each case, a determination is made by the Chief Engineer
						that without such pole or support located in the median, the line would be (1)
						extremely difficult and unreasonably costly to the utility consumer, (2) the
						installation in the median will not adversely affect to a substantial degree
						the design, construction, stability, traffic safety or operation of the highway
						and (3) that in case the highway is designated as a fully or partially
						controlled access facility every practicable provision will be made for
						servicing the utility without access from the through traffic lanes or ramps,
						including removal to a new location.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › OVERHEAD POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-408 - Appurtenances

Current through June 25, 2024
Pay telephone booths, transformer banks involving
						multiple pole supports, substations, etc., are not to be permitted upon the
						right of way. Repeater cabinets such as those used by telephone companies may
						be installed on poles located on the right of way provided concrete slabs of
						sufficient size to enclose the poles and servicing area are constructed flush
						with the ground and are constructed so as to prevent vegetative growth and not
						impede mowing of adjacent vegetation. This paragraph is not to be construed so
						as to prevent the location of needed facilities in rest or recreation areas and
						in hospitality stations.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › UNDERGROUND POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-500 - General

Current through June 25, 2024
Underground cables, conduits and other approved
						installations should be located outside construction limits and as near the
						right of way line as feasible. Future highway reconstruction widening or other
						possible improvements should be considered when locating the utility. Highway
						and street crossings will be as near normal to the highway and street alignment
						as practical and be of durable materials and as maintenance free as feasible.
						(Reference: Rule 941-7501-04001, Underground Utility
						Crossings)
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › UNDERGROUND POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-501 - Permissible Locations

Current through June 25, 2024
All installations should be located outside cut and fill
						slopes; however, in some instances narrow right of way widths and conflicts
						with other utilities on relatively unimproved roads may require a location in
						such slopes and such location require special measures to be taken by the
						applicant for prevention of erosion as directed by the District Engineer. In
						situations of narrow right of way it may be preferred that underground cables
						or conduits with manholes flush with the ground be permitted at the back of a
						regular cut ditch near the toe of the cut slope when such location would
						not
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › UNDERGROUND POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-502 - Prohibited Locations

Current through June 25, 2024
1. No parallel
					 electric power or communication utility lines are to be attached or affixed to
					 bridges or grade separation structures. No parallel line will be located within
					 the pavement, the shoulders, or within the limits of any prepared base, subbase
					 or treated design soil or at locations which would require any of the foregoing
					 to be disturbed during construction or maintenance of the utility. Underground
					 power and communication lines to be constructed parallel to the highway shall
					 not be placed in the medians of multiple lane highways except as necessary for
					 approved street or highway lighting or traffic signals.
2. Underground transmission power lines will
					 not be permitted to be installed parallel or crossing the highway right of
					 way.
3. Underground distribution
					 power lines (7,200 to 13,000 Volts), when approved, will require that the
					 electrical power line be placed in a steel encasement throughout the entire
					 highway right of way and extend a minimum distance of two (2) feet outside the
					 highway right of way lines.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › UNDERGROUND POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-503 - Appurtenances

Current through June 25, 2024
Pedestal type underground cable connections such as those
						commonly used by telephone companies may be permitted to be installed within
						the outer two (2) feet of the rights of way. Such pedestal type connections may
						also be permitted to be installed within two (2) feet of existing permanently
						located utility poles. Upon relocation of such pole the pedestals will be
						relocated to comply with this paragraph. This paragraph is not to be construed
						so as to prevent the location of needed facilities in rest or recreation areas
						and in hospitality stations. (Reference: Rule 941-7501-04017, Location of Above
						Ground Utility or Other Structures Affecting Traffic Safety and Scenic
						Enhancement).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › UNDERGROUND POWER AND COMMUNICATION LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-504

Current through June 25, 2024
Underground power and communication lines will comply
						with Rule 941-7501-4001, Underground Utility Crossings, except for restrictions
						outlined in prohibited locations sections in this Rule (Rule 941-7501-04015,
						Parallel Utility and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › PIPE LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-600 - Permissible Locations

Current through June 25, 2024
It is preferred that utility pipelines be located outside
						construction limits and as near the right of way line as feasible. Wide cut
						sections and and other improvements planned for the highway should be
						considered when locating the pipeline. In special cases, water line crossings
						may be attached to bridges when the applicant shows just cause as outlined in
						Rule 941-7501-06001, Accommodation of Utilities on Freeway Rights of Way,
						Section 2, Paragraphs A, B, C and D and the water line installation will not
						damage the bridge or interfere with traffic or maintenance of the bridge. Where
						permitted, such water lines will be placed well outside bridge abutment fills
						and may be attached to intermediate bents or piers after approaching same
						underground from the parallel location of the line. The method of attachment
						will be shown in detailed drawings on the application and must be approved by
						the Bridge Engineer. The installation will be of durable materials and designed
						to be as maintenance free as is feasible. In some instances narrow right of way
						widths or conflicts with other utilities may require a location within
						construction limits and such location required special measures to be taken by
						the applicant for prevention of erosion as directed by the District Engineer.
						In municipal or other built-up sections there may not be enough unpaved area in
						which to locate parallel pipelines. These instances will be treated as special
						cases, each according to its merits. They should be fully documented and
						referred to the State Maintenance Engineer for disposition.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › PIPE LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-601 - Prohibited Locations

Current through June 25, 2024
Pipelines, other than water lines as discussed above, are
						not to be attached or affixed to bridges, grade separation structures or
						drainage structures. High pressure parallel transmission lines moving gases and
						petroleum products are not to be constructed on state highway rights of way. No
						parallel pipeline will be permitted within the limits of the pavement, the
						shoulders, the slopes of any prepared base, subbase, treated design soil or at
						locations which would require any of the foregoing to be disturbed during
						construction or maintenance of the line. Parallel pressure pipelines or force
						mains will not be permitted in the medians of multiple lane highways. Parallel
						gravity flow pipelines may be permitted in the medians provided, in each case,
						a determination is made by the Chief Engineer that without such location in the
						median the line will be (a) extremely difficult and unreasonably costly to the
						user, (b) the installation in the median will not adversely affect to a
						substantial degree the design, construction stability, traffic safety or
						operation of the highway, and (c) that in case the highway is designated as a
						fully or partially controlled access highway, every practicable provision will
						be made for servicing the utility without access from the through traffic
						roadways or from the ramps, including removal to a new
						location.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › PIPE LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-602 - Appurtenances

Current through June 25, 2024
Lift stations, wells, gas and water meters, anode fields,
						etc., are not to be permitted on state highway rights of way. Where municipal
						streets have been taken for state maintenance as a state highway, water and gas
						meters may be installed back of the curbs if agreeable to municipal
						authorities. This paragraph is not to be construed so as to prevent the
						location of needed facilities in rest or recreation areas and in hospitality
						stations.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › PIPE LINES - CONVENTIONAL HIGHWAYS (TYPE 3) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-603

Current through June 25, 2024
Underground pipeline crossings will comply with Rule
						941-7501-04001, Underground Utility Crossings, except for restrictions outlined
						in prohibited locations sections in this Rule (Rule 941-7501-04015, Parallel
						Utility and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits).
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › PARALLEL LOCATIONS PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS (TYPE 2A and 2B) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-700 - General

Current through June 25, 2024
Except as restricted herein the same general
						requirements for location of above ground and underground parallel lines on
						conventional highways will apply to their location on partially controlled
						access highways.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › PARALLEL LOCATIONS PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS (TYPE 2A and 2B) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-701 - Permissible Locations - All Lines

Current through June 25, 2024
1. For highways
					 designated to have Type 2A access, it is preferred that parallel lines on
					 partially controlled access highways be located between the frontage roads and
					 the right of way line. In extreme situations they may be located in the outer
					 separation, provided there is no interference with highway maintenance
					 operations or drainage and the line will be serviced from the frontage road. If
					 frontage roads have not been constructed at the time the utility application is
					 made, the probable location of the frontage road should be determined and this
					 location taken into consideration in locating the line. In the absence of
					 frontage roads the line should be serviced from adjacent streets or roads where
					 possible.
2. For highways
					 designated to have Type 2B access, it is preferred that parallel lines be
					 located along the outer right of way. The utility lines must be constructed and
					 maintained without vehicular travel from and to the through traffic lanes or
					 ramps of the highway, except at established entrances and exits.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › PARALLEL LOCATIONS PARTIALLY CONTROLLED ACCESS HIGHWAYS (TYPE 2A and 2B) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-702 - Prohibited Locations - All Lines

Current through June 25, 2024
Neither parallel underground lines nor supports for
						overhead power and communication lines to be constructed parallel to the
						highway or crossing the highway will be permitted in the medians of multiple
						lane highways other than as authorized in Section 1, Paragraphs (g) and (h)
						above.
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 37 - Transportation and Highways › Part 1 - Mississippi Department of Transportation › Subpart 7501 - Maintenance › Chapter 04015 - Parallel Utility Lines and Overhead Crossing Encroachment Permits › PARALLEL LOCATIONS AND CROSSINGS - FREEWAYS (TYPE 1) › Section 37-1-7501-04015-800 - General

Current through June 25, 2024
Except as restricted herein the same general
						requirements for location of above ground and underground lines on conventional
						highways will apply to their location on freeways.