What is a Large Project?
A large project is an excavation project that meets the following criteria:
- Takes more than 90 days to complete,
- Covers more than one mile linearly or 2 square miles of excavation, and
- Consists of major highways, utility, or development projects in areas where underground lines exist.
Large projects involve ongoing excavation over an extended period across a broad area and require coordination among multiple parties. The Large Project process allows work to be managed through planned phases and agreed marking schedules rather than repeated standard locate notices.
Examples include:
