Comparative Analysis of International Practices in Managing Utilities Road Works

Abstract

Frequent excavations of public roads take place in order to install new utilities services and/or maintain existing ones. Utilities road works may cause various risks such as delay and disruption to the road network and frustration to road users. To minimize risks, there is a need to develop an efficient road works management system, for which the collaboration of the road authority and utilities undertakings is essential, and it is useful to draw the experience and learn the lessons in international practices. In this research, international practices (legal framework, regulations and codes of practice) in road works management have been analytically compared to identify the essential common functions of road works management. Furthermore, proved procedures to make risk management plan and efficient measures to mitigate risks have been identified from international road works management practices.