IC 8-23-2-5.5: Coordinated use of public rights-of-way; sharing of information; adoption of rules

Sec. 5.5. (a) The department shall develop a program to coordinate the efficient and cost effective use of public rights-of-way by the department and utilities when the department undertakes an infrastructure improvement project.

(b) A program developed under subsection (a) may require the department and utilities to share the following information:

(1) Active construction and excavation permits.

(2) Locations of existing utility facilities.

(3) Short and long term project schedules.

(c) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.