N.J. Admin. Code § 16:25-7A.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 16:25-7A.3 - Location

(a) Where the Department deems public utility facility installations feasible, the Department will establish, within the right-of-way of limited access highways, a corridor, generally not closer than 30 feet (9 m) to the edge of roadway, but contiguous to each side of the roadway's control of access line, for the installation of underground utility facilities, with possible exceptions to be granted by the Department, at the Department's sole discretion, pursuant to 16:25-1.7(b). Should such an exception allow a public utility facility to be placed within 15 feet (4.5 m) of the edge of pavement, the facility shall be cased.

(b) Prudent utilization of the corridor to provide for multiple occupancy will be required; however, the Department will not reserve space within said corridor for any facility or public utility company.

(c) At interchange areas, the installation corridor shall continue along the control of access boundary outside of the outermost roadway or ramp, with possible exceptions to be granted by the Department, at the Department's sole discretion, pursuant to 16:25-1.7(b).

(d) Transverse installations associated with longitudinal occupancy of the limited access highway shall occur within interchange areas, with possible exceptions to be granted by the Department, at the Department's sole discretion, pursuant to 16:25-1.7(b) and 16:25-2.1(c).

(e) Installations shall continue along the respective control of access line even when encountering rest areas, scenic-overlook sites, truck weigh stations, and other such facilities, with possible exceptions to be granted by the Department, at the Department's sole discretion, pursuant to 16:25-1.7(b).

(f) Facilities attached to structures shall be encased pursuant to 16:25-4.1.

(g) Installations along limited access highways which cross the ramps or roadways of other highways, whether owned or under Department or local jurisdiction, shall be placed within a casing.

(h) Where trees and/or shrubbery act as a buffer for the adjacent property, their removal is generally not permitted. However, if removal of vegetation is necessary, replacement trees and shrubs shall be provided by the permittee as required by the Department.

(i) Service connections to adjacent properties from within the limited access highway right-of-way are prohibited; however, at interchanges and local road crossings, branch line and transmission line connections may be permitted by the Department, at the Department's sole discretion, pursuant to 16:25-1.7(b). When connections are permitted they shall be accomplished as close as feasible to the highway's right-of-way line.

(j) Fiber-optic facilities shall be buried at least 60 inches (1.5 m). The utility company shall install along with the facilities a continuous plastic ribbon marking tape at least 12 inches (300 mm) below the existing ground and above the fiber-optic facility. The fiber-optic facility shall be detectable by locator equipment operated on the surface. The width of excavation shall not exceed 18 inches (450 mm). Exceptions may be granted by the Department, at the Department's sole discretion, pursuant to 16:25-1.7(b).

(k) Existing fences should be located at the no-access line and replaced in kind when impacted by facility construction.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:25-7A.3