R2000-09 AUTHORIZING PERMIT APPLICATION

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� � r 1 . �� , , , - II Applicants for permits to perform work on the highway right-of-way must also obtain approval or permission from the adjacent property owner, since the State has only acquired property rights that are a mere right to use the land for highway purposes and , is known as an "Easement for Highway Purposes" to the right-of-way. Any damage to the pavement due to the construction or maintenance of the utility authorized by this permit shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the District Engineer or duly authorized representative, by the petitioner at his expense. No construction equipment shall be permitted to park on the shoulders or operate or cross within the median or highway traffic lanes. No work shall be started on this project on the highway right-of-way until after formal approval of this permit. Traffic on the highway shall be protected by use of signs, barricades, flagmen, lights, and watchmen as may be required during progress of work. Applicable traffic control standards are included as a part of this permit. All costs in the location and/or adjustment of utilities shall be at the expense of the Applicant. The Applicant must notify this office 48 hours prior to the start of any work on State right-of-way. This permit is valid only for those facilities located upon State right-of-way and precludes installation upon non-State right-of-way without acquisition of any required and/or necessary easements. It must be understood that everyone working on this project shall indemnify and save harmless the State of Illinois, its officers, and employees from all suits, actions, or damages received or sustained by any person or property on account of or in consequence of any act of omission, neglect, or misconduct, by your organization or anyone working with your organization. The Applicant shall require his Contractor (or Contractors) to perform his (or their) work in accordance with the "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction," adopted July 1, 1994, and the "Supplemental Specifications" in effect on the date of construction. All material incorporated into the project shall be obtained from a Department approved source and shall be in accordance with Section 700 of said "Specifications."