How can you better manage utility excavations in the public right-of-way? Do utility cuts affect the life of pavements? What have other communities done to improve their utility cut permit programs and community satisfaction with the condition of streets? Through a research effort sponsored by public works agencies and utilities, this program identifies various practices to better manage utility cuts.

The scope of this report includes:

• Pavement performance
• Fee structures
• Controlling cuts
• Opening and restoration Pocedures
• Inspection and warranty programs
• Permit systems