Section 19-105-14 - Requirements for highways other than freeways This section shall apply to highways other than freeways and to frontage roads of freeways.
(1) Upon the completion of a new state highway other than a freeway including resurfacing projects, no underground utility installation with the exception of underground service connections and utility crossings by the boring, jacking or tunneling method, will be permitted for a period of one year thereof within the pavement, shoulder, swale or median areas.(2) Within this one-year period, an underground utility and overhead pole line may be permitted to be installed outside the improved pavement, shoulder and swale areas adjacent to the right-of-way line provided that it does not restrict the highway use and meets the lateral clearance outlined in section 19-105-15.(3) In this connection, a utility shall make every effort to plan, coordinate and construct their installation including crossings in conjunction with the highway construction. A utility shall further give considerations to the construction of a joint utility tunnel with other utilities or sleeves at strategic locations to accommodate future utility crossings in conjunction with the highway construction.[Eff. MAY 30 1981] (Auth: HRS Sec. 264-24) (Imp: HRS Sec. 264-23)