Alaska Administrative Code
Title 17 - Transportation and Public Facilities
Chapter 15 - Utility and Railroad Permits
Article 2 - Utility Standards and Requirements
17 AAC 15.131 - Utility accommodation on controlled-access highways
Universal Citation: 17 AK Admin Code 17 AAC 15.131
Current through August 30, 2024
(a) A utility facility may not be installed within the controlled-access limits of a highway unless the utility demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that
(1) a feasible alternative does not exist;
and
(2) the proposed utility
facility will not adversely affect the design, construction, maintenance,
safety, or operation of the highway.
(b) Access for maintenance of a utility facility located within controlled-access limits of a highway or from the entrance or exit ramp of a highway is prohibited, except if
(1) alternate locations and means of access
are unavailable or impractical due to terrain and environmental constraints;
and
(2) that use will not adversely
affect safety and traffic operation, or damage the highway, a highway
structure, or a department installation.
(c) Where an existing highway will be or has been converted to a controlled-access highway, the department may
(1) relocate any existing facility that can
be maintained only from the proposed controlled access of a highway or its
entrance or exit ramps; or
(2) make
other provisions to maintain any existing facility without using access from
the highway or its entrance or exit ramps; or
(3) allow access as set out in (b) of this
section.
Authority:AS 19.05.020
AS 19.05.040
AS 19.20.030
AS 19.20.070
AS 19.25.010
AS 19.25.200
AS 19.30.121
AS 19.40.065
AS 44.42.020
AS 44.42.030
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