Section 17.15.131. Utility accommodation on controlled-access highways.

	(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.  

Authorities

19.05.020;19.05.040;19.20.030;19.20.070;19.25.010;19.25.200;19.30.121;19.40.065;44.42.020;44.42.030

Notes

Reference

17 AAC 15.011

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

History

Eff. 5/23/82, Register 82; am 7/15/2009, Register 191