Utilities Manual
The Utilities Manual provides guidance in accommodating utilities within state right of way in a manner that does not interfere with the free and safe flow of traffic or impair the highway's visual quality. Information is provided about the preparation of utility agreements and utility service agreements.
Individual Chapters
Foreword (PDF 176KB)
Contents (PDF 141KB)
Chapter 1 Utility Accommodation (PDF 1.6MB)
Chapter 2 Utility Agreements (PDF 453KB)
Chapter 3 Railroads (PDF 305KB)
Chapter 4 Service Agreements (PDF 432KB)
Chapter 5 Government Agencies: State, Federal, Tribal, and Other Entities (PDF 395KB)
Chapter 6 Project Delivery and Utility Relocation (PDF 840KB)
Chapter 7 Inspection (PDF 372KB)
Chapter 8 Reimbursement (PDF 223KB)
Chapter 9 Control Zone Guidelines (PDF 939KB)
Appendix A Glossary (PDF 335KB)
Appendix B Utility Forms and Documents (PDF 6.2MB)
Appendix C Policy Guidelines (PDF 314KB)
Appendix D RCW and WAC References (PDF 304KB)
Appendix E Interim WSDOT Requirements for RSAP submittals (PDF 182KB)
Slow down – lives are on the line.
Excessive speed was a top cause of work zone collisions in 2024.
Phone down, eyes up.
Work zones need our undivided attention.
It's in EVERYONE’S best interest.
96% of people hurt in work zones are drivers, their passengers or passing pedestrians, not just our road crews.