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Leaders Call for Overhaul of Underground Utility Safety Laws Amid Broadband Expansion
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Leaders Call for Overhaul of Underground Utility Safety Laws Amid Broadband Expansion
WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 — Industry leaders warned on Wednesday that the surge in underground broadband infrastructure projects is straining outdated safety systems and risking costly damage, urging state and federal policymakers to update locate laws and invest in digital mapping as part of broadband expansion efforts.When indirect costs from inefficiencies, downtime and repairs are included, the total economic impact approaches $100 billion an…
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