KRS 177.047: Permission of department required for obstructions or excavations in

streets.

Any city or person who enters upon such designated city connecting link streets or rights

of way thereof, for the purpose of laying conduits, pipes, poles or wires therein, thereon

or thereunder or makes any obstruction thereon or any excavation thereunder, which

necessitates any change in the condition or structure thereof, shall do so as provided by

regulations prescribed by the Department of Highways. The Department of Hig hways

may prescribe rules and regulations for the protection of city connecting link streets,

under which such work shall be done, and require indemnity for any damage occasioned

by work done under the regulations.