Utah DOT Single Encroachment and Right of Way Bond
Overview
Utah's Department of Transportation requires this bond before granting permission to work within or across state-controlled right-of-way corridors. Contractors and utilities that need to cross, disturb, or temporarily occupy UDOT-managed land must secure this Single Encroachment and Right-of-Way Bond as a condition of that access. It guarantees that any damage to the roadway, shoulder, drainage structures, or adjacent UDOT property will be repaired or compensated. This is a project-specific instrument — it covers a single permitted encroachment event, not an ongoing license.
Who Needs This Bond?
Pipeline contractors cutting across a state highway, telecommunications crews boring under a UDOT corridor, and utility companies installing infrastructure within a state right-of-way all need this bond. Any entity that has received — or is applying for — a UDOT encroachment permit for a one-time project falls under this requirement. If UDOT has handed you a permit packet and listed a surety bond as a prerequisite, this is the bond you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond protects UDOT and the traveling public by ensuring the permitted party restores the right-of-way to its pre-work condition after the encroachment activity is complete. If the contractor fails to repair pavement cuts, backfill trenches correctly, or remedy drainage damage, UDOT can file a claim against the bond to recover remediation costs. It holds the principal financially accountable for the specific scope of work described in the single encroachment permit.
When is it Required?
Before UDOT issues the actual encroachment permit, applicants are required to submit proof of this bond. That means the bond must be executed and delivered to UDOT before any ground disturbance, boring, or installation work begins within the right-of-way. Submitting your permit application without the accompanying bond document will stall approval — securing the bond first is the critical step that unlocks the permit.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies statewide across Utah and is administered by the Utah Department of Transportation. It is tied to a specific permitted encroachment location within UDOT-controlled right-of-way, not a general contractor license. The bond obligation exists only for the duration and scope of the single project described in your UDOT encroachment permit.
How to Buy Online
Click 'Buy This Bond Online' to open the secure surety portal in a new tab. Complete the application with your project and business details, and your bond documents are generated for fast delivery. You can submit proof to UDOT without waiting on an agent or a phone callback.
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