Undergrounding Overhead Utilities

Undergrounding overhead utilities involves the relocation of overhead electric and communication infrastructure to a below-ground location. This strategic investment is aimed at strengthening system resiliency and reliability, improving public safety, and enhancing the aesthetic and functional components of the built environment.

Kimley-Horn regularly partners with agencies, utilities, and private clients to plan and implement overhead-to-underground conversion programs that are technically sound, financially viable, and aligned with long-term community goals for resilient and attractive public spaces.

Experience Across Every Project Phase

Kimley-Horn has served as prime consultant for some of the nation’s largest and most complex undergrounding efforts, including town-wide conversion programs in coastal communities and multi-mile corridor projects. With experience helping clients manage risk and coordinate stakeholders within their unique contexts, our teams provide comprehensive services, including:

• Feasibility assessments
• Opinion of cost preparation
• Master planning
• Assessment services
• Public outreach and stakeholder engagement
• Program management
• Data collection
• Surveying
• Utility provider coordination
• Street lighting analysis
• Conduit routing/equipment placement
• Easement acquisition support
• Permitting assistance
• Bid phase services
• Construction phase services

Future-Proof Your Community’s Infrastructure

Is your community future-proofed to withstand the storms of today and tomorrow? If not, undergrounding your overhead utilities with the support of our proven team may be a great option to support safer and more resilient infrastructure in your area.