Underground Infrastructure
Dominion weighs underground option for Virginia 230-kV power line
Prince William County is pressing Dominion Energy to underground a proposed 230-kV transmission line, citing concerns with all overhead route options ahead of an SCC filing expected in 2026.
Baltimore Key Bridge rebuild hits $5.2 billion as pier protection drives costs
The cost to rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge has doubled to as much as $5.2 billion, driven by expanded pier protection, deeper foundations, and updated safety standards.
Box culvert, piling and bridge substructure work advance across north Mississippi
Box culvert installation, driven piling and bridge foundation work are moving forward on multiple MDOT projects across north Mississippi, supporting long-term structural and drainage improvements.
California city completes major Foothills utility undergrounding project
Palo Alto Utilities is completing a $11 million project to underground electric and fiber lines in the Foothills, cutting wildfire risk, improving reliability, and reducing the need for power shutoffs in high fire threat areas.
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Pipeline project leads list for North Dakota’s new infrastructure investment program
North Dakota is preparing to make its first in-state Legacy Fund investment, with a proposed Bakken natural gas pipeline emerging as the leading candidate. The state’s new Real Assets Fund is reviewing early projects, with potential funding decisions expected in early 2026.
LA County pushes to bury overhead power lines after wildfires, but telecom holdouts stall progress
Los Angeles County officials are pushing to move power lines underground after recent wildfires, but progress has stalled as telecom providers refuse to remove their overhead cables, forcing the county to consider legal action.
Alectra wins 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award for cable rejuvenation gains
Alectra Utilities has received Southwire’s 2025 Underground Environmental Stewardship Award for its underground cable rejuvenation program, which delivered major reductions in greenhouse-gas emissions and extended asset life across its system.
Isla Mujeres begins underground power conversion along Rueda Medina Avenue
Crews in Isla Mujeres have begun replacing overhead power lines with an underground system along Rueda Medina Avenue, part of a modernization effort to improve storm resilience and restore the island’s iconic streetscape.
SAWS’ Jeff Habey to be honored as 2026 MVP
Jeff Haby, senior vice president of production operations at San Antonio Water System, has been selected as the 2026 Most Valuable Professional for his leadership in delivering more than $1.2 billion in critical water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.
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Jacobs sees robust infrastructure pipeline after posting strong FY25 earnings
Jacobs closed fiscal 2025 with strong revenue growth, rising margins, and a record $23.1 billion backlog driven by demand across water, energy, transportation and advanced facilities markets. The company expects continued infrastructure momentum into 2026, with higher earnings and free cash flow on the horizon.
Lightpath adds 100 miles of underground fiber network across New York region
Lightpath expanded its underground fiber network by 100 miles across the New York metro area, supporting 5G and AI-driven infrastructure for carriers and enterprises in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
Crown Fiber wins $100 million in fiber construction contracts across Pacific Northwest
Crown Fiber Optics secured more than $100 million in multi-year broadband infrastructure contracts across New Mexico, Washington, and Oregon, expanding rural fiber networks and supporting federally funded broadband projects in the Pacific Northwest.
Pasadena, Calif., upgrades 30 underground electrical vaults to boost grid reliability
Pasadena Water and Power is upgrading 30 underground electrical vaults across 4.5 miles of city streets to strengthen grid reliability and support its goal of achieving 100% carbon-free energy by 2030.
SAWS’ Andrea Beymer to deliver UIC sewer/water keynote address
Andrea Huizar Beymer, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), will headline the upcoming Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) with a keynote address that highlights transformative innovation in the water and wastewater industry. ..
Inside Infrastructure: Water infrastructure financing and a federal commitment
It seems whenever the federal government looks to cut spending on American infrastructure, programs that fund water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure are put on the chopping block earlier, rather than later.
ULMA’s MK tunnel carriage supports chamber works for Peru hydropower project
ULMA Construction’s MK tunnel carriage system enabled fast, precise concrete placement for the Air Cushion Surge Chamber at Peru’s San Gabán III Hydroelectric Project, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and safety in one of the project’s most demanding underground construction phases.
SAWS’ Andrea Beymer to deliver UIC sewer/water keynote address
Andrea Huizar Beymer, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the San Antonio Water System (SAWS), will headline the upcoming Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) with a keynote address that highlights transformative innovation in the water and wastewater industry.
Utah city launches historic $70 million tunnel project using box jacking under active rail line
The City of Bluffdale, Utah, has begun work on a $70 million infrastructure project to replace the aging 14600 South underpass with a new four-lane tunnel built beneath active train tracks. Using an advanced Italian “box jacking” technique—never before applied in the U.S.—crews will construct the new tunnel without disrupting rail service.
Washington adopts data-driven tools to plan underground power corridors
Washington’s Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council is using WSP’s new Spatial Decision Support mapping platform to modernize siting and permitting for high-voltage transmission lines, including underground infrastructure.
Construction advances on Toronto's $27 billion Ontario Line subway project
Toronto’s $27 billion Ontario Line subway project is advancing rapidly, with several underground station sites now beginning to take recognizable form. The 15.6-km line will add 15 new stations in what is one of the city’s most ambitious infrastructure undertakings in decades.
New York approves buried power line for Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor facility
New York has approved a two-mile underground transmission line to connect National Grid’s Clay substation with Micron’s $100 billion semiconductor megafab in Onondaga County — a key step toward powering the largest private investment in state history.
Corpus Christi begins boring work for underground fiber installation on Yorktown Boulevard
Charter-Spectrum contractors kicked off underground fiber installation along Yorktown Boulevard in Corpus Christi on Oct. 15, with lane closures expected near Brentridge Drive through the end of the month.
Centuri names Ryan Palazzo president of U.S. gas division
Centuri Holdings, Inc. has appointed Ryan Palazzo as President of U.S. Gas, where he will oversee the company’s gas infrastructure operations. The U.S. Gas segment represents roughly half of Centuri’s total revenue and plays a key role in supporting the nation’s expanding energy infrastructure.
Iowa city moves forward with $13 million underground fiber project
Decorah, Iowa, is investing $13 million in a citywide fiber network that will deliver gigabit internet to every home and business by 2027. The locally financed project, operated by AcenTek, marks a major step in expanding rural broadband access.
Dublin, Ohio moves South High Street utilities underground in major upgrade
Dublin, Ohio is relocating overhead power and telecom lines underground along South High Street as part of a multi-year utility burial project. Phase 2 is underway and expected to finish in spring 2026.
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Boulder, Colo., moves utilities underground at Chautauqua to cut wildfire risk
Boulder is undergrounding utilities at Chautauqua, relocating power lines and fiber while upgrading water systems to cut wildfire risk and improve reliability.
Idaho faces $1 billion water infrastructure challenge as federal cuts loom
A University of Idaho study finds the state’s water and wastewater systems need more than $1 billion in upgrades, with over half of treatment plants violating the Clean Water Act in 2023. Small towns like McCammon face steep costs to replace aging infrastructure, while looming federal cuts to EPA revolving funds threaten to worsen the crisis.
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Alaska LNG pipeline could require 7,000 workers at peak construction, developers say
- Ohio trench collapse kills one worker, injures two during pipe installation
- California invests $590 million to boost water reliability, upgrade sewer systems statewide
- Philadelphia-Camden sewers spill 12 billion gallons of sewage a year into local waterways, report finds
- Glenfarne Alaska LNG targets late-2026 construction start for 807-mile pipeline project
- Fatal trench collapse halts sewer construction in Massachusetts; two workers hospitalized
- Massive water line failure leaves majority of Waterbury without service
- Infrastructure failure releases 100,000 gallons of wastewater in Houston; repairs ongoing
- Construction jobs stumble into 2026 after weak year