A surety bond usually required and retained for one or two years after installation. Wording for bonding (individual or continuing) is available at Land Management
MnDOT accommodation of utilities on highway right of way should be followed, refer to Utility Accommodation on Trunk Highway Right of Way
Application for Miscellaneous Work on Trunk Highway Right of Way (PDF)
Use this form for minor work that includes installation of utility service connections that do not cross or parallel the roadway within trunk highway right of way; maintenance of utility facilities; installation of miscellaneous guy wires and anchors; placement of temporary obstructions on the right of way; temporary relocation of a more minor nature to accommodate a construction project; vegetation removal; manure force mains; community gardens; and spill cleanup.
Bonds
MnDOT requires utility owners to have a bond or supply a money order or cashier’s check before issuing a permit.
Utility Surety Bond Form – Individual (PDF)
Use this form for work on an individual project
Utility Surety Bond Form – Continuing (PDF)
Use this form to establish an ongoing bond on file that covers all utility permits by a single company
Continuing Bond Report (PDF)
A list of utility owners and contractors that carry a continuing bond to cover their utility work within MnDOT right of way
Application forms are available Utility Agreements and Utility Permits section at Land Management
No fee.
Perpetuity
Utility Agreements and Permits