NCHRP Research Report 1185: Out-of-Service Utility Facilities: Management Throughout the Highway Life Cycle, produced by TRB’s National Cooperative Highway Research Program, provides guidance on practices for locating, identifying, tracking, and managing OOS utility facilities throughout the highway life cycle. The guide is designed to help transportation officials understand the risks associated with OOS utility facilities and implement strategies to reduce project delays, costs, and construction impacts. It also supports contractors, consultants, utility owners, and other stakeholders by increasing awareness of OOS utility issues and promoting practices that improve coordination, decision-making, and project outcomes.

Resource Types: Research Report
Capabilities: Communication
Management Processes: Performance Based Planning & Programming, Strategic Direction