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Q: I have been seeing road markings in and around the town of Bath, and also along Township Line Road. The attached photo was taken along Penn Dixie Road near Route 248 (Bath Pike). It looks like a… ...
Update 5/5/2017, 10:53 AM: In response to our astute commenters, we’ve added information about the 811 program and what marking colors mean. What do you think so far? Be the first to post a comment.
After contacting 811, allow time for the underground utility lines to be marked before digging. The approximate location of the lines will be marked with color-coded spray paint, flags or stakes ...
In the past year alone, calls to 811 have increased by nearly 10%, contributing to a 7% reduction in underground utility damage throughout Southwest Gas’ tri-state territory compared to 2023.
Every digging job requires a call to 811. The failure to call 811 and have all underground utilities located is the number one risk to public and personal safety for Columbia Gas of Virginia.
Louis Panzer answers your 811 questions. Skip Navigation. ... Panzer said the colors do matter, so you should ... Panzer said you should consider pre-marking the area where you plan to dig ...
Homeowners and contractors planning outdoor projects this spring now have an extra step to follow before breaking ground. A recent amendment to Illinois’ 811 law is aimed at improving safety and ...
Dukett said online pre-marking will be available to the public later this year. "This is the first law change that we've had to the 811 law in quite a long time,” he said.
By the end of 2025, Illinois will begin rolling out electronic pre-marking, allowing homeowners and contractors to mark dig sites on a digital map when filing a ticket.
In 2024, there were nine incidents in Illinois where someone damaged MidAmerican gas facilities and, prior to the incident, did not notify the 811 call center for a locate request. In Iowa, there ...