The Ministry of
Transportation and Highways
permits utility owners to install
equipment and facilities in highway
right-of-way where it is practical
and safe to do so, recognizing that
the use of highway right-of-way
provides a substantial benefit to the
utilities themselves and to the
general public.
Traffic Safety and Highway
Development are First Priorities.
The Ministry's primary
responsibility is to ensure that
public safety is not compromised by
activities or installations within the
highway right-of-way. In addition,
decisions related to utilities must
ensure that:
- Existing highway facilities are
not damaged or put at risk
- Other non-highway facilities are
protected
- Future highway development is
not unduly restricted by utilities.