37 Miss. Code R. § 1-7501-04015-502

Current through August 31, 2024
Section 37-1-7501-04015-502 - Prohibited Locations
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.

37 Miss. Code. R. § 1-7501-04015-502

Amended 9/27/2015
Amended 5/27/2021