Right of Way Construction Management

Any person, firm, or corporation, other than duly authorized employees of the City, must have a permit to make any opening, cut, trench, boring, excavation, or any overhead utility installation above, under, or in the surface of any street, alley, or other public space of the City.

Development Services Center
Department of Building and Safety
555 S. 10th Street, Suite 203
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508

Please contact the Transportation Department's "Right-of-Way Construction Section" a minimum of 48 hours in advance of the proposed work at 402-441-7711.

Contractors performing Emergency work shall notify the Transportation and Utilities Department – Traffic Engineering and the Right of Way Construction Management sections at (402) 441-7711. If Emergency work is deemed necessary in any City right of way area, where immediate action is required to protect the general safety and welfare of the public or company employee, and in an event where bodily injury has or may occur notify "911," then the facility owner/operator. If the damage results in the escape of any flammable, toxic, or corrosive gas or liquid or endangers life, health, or property the excavator responsible immediately notifies "911" and takes reasonable measures to protect everyone in immediate danger, the general public, property and the environment until the facility owner/operator or emergency responders arrive and complete their assessment.