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Transportation & Utilities

Right-of-Way & Route Surveys

Where is the corridor, and which properties does it affect?

Also called: r/w survey, right-of-way mapping, easement survey, route survey, or corridor survey.

Understanding the work

Right-of-way and route surveys combine deed and map research with field evidence to define a corridor’s limits along a route. They support road widening, utility easements, and acquisition, often alongside topographic and control work.

  • Road & utility corridors
  • Easement acquisition
  • Transportation projects

Who it’s for

  • Transportation agencies and consultants
  • Utility owners and engineers
  • Right-of-way acquisition teams

Typical work involved

  • Right-of-way and adjoining-parcel research
  • Field survey of corridor evidence and features
  • Alignment and control support as scoped

The result

What you’ll receive

  • Right-of-way maps and survey files
  • Parcel sketches and legal descriptions as scoped
  • Project control data

Common questions

What clients ask about this work

What is a right-of-way survey?

It investigates and maps the limits and features of a roadway or utility corridor using relevant records and field evidence.

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Scope, applicable standards, accuracy, deliverables, timing, and price are confirmed in writing for each project.