Utility
Mapping Services Inc.
Interstate-494 Minnesota
This project was performed under a contract agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation District (Mn/DOT) and encompassed two sections along the I-494 corridor that totaled approximately 12 miles. Included within the project limits were six interchanges with major roads and four "intersects" via grade separation with other roadways. The scope of work included both Phase I Designating and Phase II Locating of the existing buried utilities within the project limits. This two-phased, iterative mapping approach was used to give the client the abilty to enhance the data in those areas where conflicts or irregularities may exist. The project deliverables included a MicroStation utility reference file, utility database with MicroStation active tag geo-referencing capability and a utility GEOPAK GPK survey data file. In addition, UMS provided utility coordination which produced preliminary Utility Information Summary (UIS) reports and preliminary utility conflict assessment analysis. This information allowed the client to clearly identify the utilities within the project limits and to "flag" those areas where a conflict may exist. Finally, UMS held a workshop with representatives from Mn/DOT to provide training on field procedures, records research, survey and vaccuum excavation methods, database development and data processing.
DM&E Railroad Build and Rehab Wyoming, South Dakota & Minnesota
UMS is currently working with the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad (DM&E) regarding an expansion project consisting of a new 14 mile bypass around the southern side of Mankato, MN. In addition, UMS provided SUE in support of the preliminary design and design-build process for 246 miles of new railway in Wyoming and South Dakota. For both of these projects, Phase I Designating, Phase II Locating, and utility coordinating services were either finished or are in the process of be completed by UMS. Both of these sections have numerous crossings along the entire length of the proposed railroad corridor, with crossings occurring at public roadways as well as in agricultural areas.
3500 South Urban Expansion Utah
UMS is currently working with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) to support the widening of 3500 South. The project limits include an estimated 7,300 lineal feet of 3500 South along with additional right-of-way at each of the intersecting legs. This project is located in a commercial district with heavy traffic and requires additional traffic control planning to accomplish the necessary field work. The scope of work includes Phase I Designating, Phase II Locating and utility coordination services. To date, the Phase I portion of the work has been completed and included designating various utilities including, but not limited to, sanitary sewer, culinary water, fiber optic telecommunication, traffic signals, buried and overhead power, CATV and natural gas. The Phase II and utility coordination portions of the project will continue as conflicts are identified and additional information is required to resolve those issues.
St Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) Upgrade
UMS was hired to be on-site during construction of the St. Paul Downtown Airport Upgrade. Responsibilities for this project consisted of locating existing utilities in support of the construction process.