Official Site of The State of New Jersey

Before performing any type of work on New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Right-of-Ways, including excavation or demolition, you must first obtain permission or appropriate authorization from NJDOT.

NJDOT is not part of New Jersey's One-Call Damage Prevention System, which is maintained by New Jersey utility companies in in response to the Underground Facility Protection Act (N.J.S.A. 48:2-73 et seq.). Calls to 1-800-272-1000 are not sufficient to cover work within NJDOT Right-of-Ways.

Depending on the type of work to be performed, you may first be required to apply for a permit to perform a specific type of work. Check with Operations Permits at 609-963-1487 to see if a permit is required. If it is determined a permit is required, the applications can be downloaded here.

NJDOT Contractors

Contractors working under a contract for NJDOT should refer to the work specifications for that contract.

Fiber Optic Cable Markout Requests

All persons performing work must first check for existing Fiber Optic and Conduit installations in the vicinity of work. Field markouts of the NJDOT underground fiber optic network are required prior to any work in the vicinity of those facilities.
More information about Fiber Optic Markout Requests

Highway Access Permit Application Forms

• MT32 - Driveway Access Permit Application
• MT155 - Lot Consolidation or Subdivision Application
• MT156 - Power of Attorney
• MT159 - Request for Waiver
• MT160 - Street Intersection Application

Wireless Telecommunication Licenses

More information about wireless telecommunication licenses

Other Infrastructures