These usually are a signal of upcoming constructions. Paint markings of different colors are used to identify locations of a variety of utilities. These “locates” are required by law prior to doing any digging or excavation to help reduce the risk of damaging or breaking utilities. This protects the underground utility lines and the safety of people who dig near them.
The digging could be as simple as planting a tree or installing a mailbox; or it could be a significant construction project by a utility company or the City. Marking of utility locates can be requested by anyone - homeowners, contractors, utility providers, the City, etc. There is state wide service for requesting utility locates through Call 811.
If you’d like more information on Call 811 you can go to
Call811.com.
If you’d like to know if the City is building a capital project near you go to:
Capital Improvement Program Project Map
