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Permit bond

Wyoming Right-of-Way Bond

On state highways, the Wyoming Department of Transportation may require a bond with an access or encroachment permit to guarantee the work and cover damage to the highway. Counties and cities set bonds for work on their own roads; Carbon County, for example, may require a cash or surety bond for utility permits.

Bond at a glance
Wyoming Right-of-Way BondPermit bond
Required by state law
State highwaysWYDOT access and encroachment permits; bond may be required (WYDOT Access Manual, 2014)
Local roadsCounty or city road permits, amount set locally
ObligeeWYDOT, or the county or city that owns the road
Required byWYDOT for state highways; counties and cities for local roads
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About this bond

What a right-of-way bond is

Work in a public street, sidewalk or highway usually needs an encroachment or right-of-way permit, and many agencies require a bond with it. The bond guarantees you'll follow the permit conditions and restore the right of way when you're done.

In Wyoming

On state highways, the Wyoming Department of Transportation may require a bond with an access or encroachment permit to guarantee the work and cover damage to the highway. Counties and cities set bonds for work on their own roads; Carbon County, for example, may require a cash or surety bond for utility permits.

  • No work may begin in a state highway right-of-way until the permit is approved.

You need this bond if you're

  • Utility, fiber and telecom contractors
  • Contractors cutting curbs or building driveways
  • Sewer and water lateral contractors
  • Anyone placing equipment or materials in a public street

What the surety looks at

Basic business details and credit. Large or long-term permits can need more.

FAQs

Common questions.

Who requires a right-of-way bond in Wyoming?

The agency that owns the road: the state transportation department for state highways, and the city or county for local streets. See the facts above.

Can one bond cover many permits?

Some agencies accept a blanket or annual bond that covers all your permits for the year. Ask the agency.

What does it cost?

You pay a premium, not the bond amount. The surety sets the premium after it reviews your application, usually as a percentage of the bond amount. We show you the terms before you commit.

How do I get one through BLDAssure?

Apply once with us. We collect the details the surety needs, Propeller Bonds (our surety partner) reviews the application and issues the bond, and we help you file it with whoever requires it.

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Sources

  1. WYDOT Access Manual, 2014 edition
  2. Carbon County, Wyoming: above-ground utility permit

General information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm the current requirement with the agency or owner that asks for the bond. Facts checked Oct 23, 2026.

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