DDOT Revises Guidance on Subsurface Utility Vaults in Public Space

WASHINGTON, D.C.

DDOT is currently crafting new guidance concerning the permitting of subsurface utility vaults in public space.

In the past, DDOT has required that new utility vaults be shown on the permit application for Sheeting and Shoring.  Moving forward, DDOT will require that new utility vaults be shown on Public Space Committee applications.

The revised guidance will impact design and permitting schedules. The location, size and design of utility vaults must now be completed earlier in the process and finalized in the DDOT Public Space Committee Permit prior to Sheeting and Shoring applications.

DDOT has not provided a publication timetable for this revised guidance, but design teams should be prepared to consider vault design as early as possible in anticipation of the change.

To discuss in detail, please reach out to InterAgency’s Civil Director, Justin Donnelly, at justin.donnelly@interagency.biz.