Transportation Commission and Office of Transportation Safety Docket 2026-00437 Proposed Rule

co-co-2026-00437: STATE HIGHWAY UTILITY ACCOMMODATION CODE

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Summary

HB25-1292 (C.R.S. 43-1-228) requires CDOT to update its rules concerning access to state highway right of way (ROW) to accommodate high voltage lines pursuant to the state highway utility accommodation code, 2 CCR 601-18, or any successor code. The rules redline clarifies as the law requires that longitudinal high voltage lines may be permitted in state highway ROW identified criteria are met. The updated rules also: Contain a process through which a transmission developer must submit a permit request to CDOT for the use of a state highway ROW to construct a high voltage line. Establish the...

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Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket Skip to content  |  About Secretary Griswold  |  Español   Home  Colorado Revised Statutes  Search  Browse  Colorado Register  eDocket  Log in  Contact Us Code of Colorado Regulations eDocket Official Publication of the State Administrative Rules (24-4-103(11) C.R.S.) Details of Tracking Number   2026-00437 CCR details Tracking Number 2026-00437 Type of Filing Permanent Rule Department 600 Department of Transportation Agency 601 Transportation Commission and Office of Transportation Safety CCR Number 2 CCR 601-18 CCR Title STATE HIGHWAY UTILITY ACCOMMODATION CODE Proposed rule Notice Filed with SOS 09/24/2026 Rule ProposedRuleAttach2026-00437.docx Statutory Authority Statutory Authority for Rule: C.R.S. 43-1-228 Description of Subjects/Issues HB25-1292 (C.R.S. 43-1-228) requires CDOT to update its rules concerning access to state highway right of way (ROW) to accommodate high voltage lines pursuant to the state highway utility accommodation code, 2 CCR 601-18, or any successor code. The rules redline clarifies as the law requires that longitudinal high voltage lines may be permitted in state highway ROW identified criteria are met. The updated rules also: Contain a process through which a transmission developer must submit a permit request to CDOT for the use of a state highway ROW to construct a high voltage line. Establish the process for the denial of a permit request submitted by a transmission developer for a high voltage line if the proposed project presents a risk to public safety or prevents the proper functioning of the state highway. Set the surcharges for a transmission developer’s access to a state highway ROW. Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? Hearing Date 11/03/2026 Hearing Time 12:00 PM Hearing Location Zoom https://www.codot.gov/business/rules/proposed-rules Contact Name Herman Stockinger Contact Title Deputy Director Contact Telephone 303-757-9077 Contact email herman.stockinger@state.co.us Adopted rule Adopted Rules Redline AGO requested date          Terms & conditions | Accessibility statement | Browser compatibility

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