Bill
HB 4994
Establishes procedures for utility companies to place and maintain infrastructure lines within West Virginia highway rights of way, coordinating state transportation and utility service delivery.
HB 4994 addresses the placement and management of utility lines (such as electric, gas, water, and telecommunications infrastructure) within West Virginia's Division of Highways rights of way. The bill likely establishes procedures, standards, or permissions governing how utility companies can install and maintain their infrastructure along state highway corridors. This is a technical regulatory measure affecting the coordination between state transportation infrastructure and utility service delivery.
Utility lines and highways often share the same corridors, creating potential conflicts over land use, maintenance responsibilities, and public safety. Clear statutory rules prevent disputes between the state Department of Highways and utility providers, reduce costly litigation, and ensure utilities can reliably serve West Virginia residents. Streamlining these processes can also facilitate infrastructure investment and economic development.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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