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Board approves Maquoketa Valley utility permit for overhead fiber, limited underground run
Summary
Jackson County approved a utility permit for Maquoketa Valley to install fiber along several roads; most installation will be overhead on existing poles, with a short underground segment on 217th Street buried at least 36 inches and bored under driveways where needed.
County engineer staff recommended approval of a utility permit for Maquoketa Valley's fiber installation along specified county road segments (including 100 And 88th Street, South Gary Owen Road, 217th Street and 113th Avenue). Jaden Schapel said most of the route will be overhead on existing poles; a short section on 217th Street will be buried and will meet the standard minimum depth of 36 inches. Schapel added that crews will bore underneath any driveways, culverts, or crossroad tubes to avoid conflicts and facilitate future maintenance.
The board moved and seconded the permit approval and carried it by voice vote. The engineer's office noted the permit follows standard excavation and installation practices and recommended the county coordinate with Maquoketa Valley to avoid pavement or driveway damage during construction.
