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Cost to place overhead utilities underground?

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volleypc

Civil/Environmental
Mar 19, 2010
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We have several small lines crossing a parkway that we would like to have placed underground. These are not transmission lines or high voltage transmission lines. They are small lines in a rural area. We would only need to go underground for about 400' each. Can someone give me a good estimate $/LF cost for these lines? Thank you
 
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Thanks everyone for your help. I think I have all the info I need. I appreciate you all taking a minute to write your thoughts. Have a great day everyone.
 
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