The Right of Way (ROW) Management Division manages many of the day-to-day activities in the ROW. ROW is the public-owned land, including streets, sidewalks, and the area behind the curb. Everything from the street to the property lines! We manage the ROW so that we can preserve and prioritize your safety and mobility.
The Right of Way (ROW) Management Division of the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department verifies that ROW activities follow Federal, State, and Local standards. We make sure that traffic can move safely through and around these activities.
Right of Way Core Functions:
- Issuing Permits and Licenses to Operate in the ROW
- Providing Traffic Control Planning, Review, and Inspection for the ROW
- Running the Austin Utility Location and Coordination Committee and the Downtown Austin Project Coordination Zone
- Establishing Local Standards for ROW Activities via Mobility Guidelines
Please note: The Austin Center for Events manages all activities related to special events, such as music festivals, parades, and marathons.
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| Permits | Fees and Payments | Insurance, Bond, License |
| Traffic Control | Utility Coordination | Downtown Austin Project Coordination Zone |
- Announcements and Reminders
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Announcements:
- Coordinate Virtual Information Session & Minor Update to AB+C Portal (June 18, 2025)
- Traffic Control Plan (TCP) Submission Portal upgraded (Feb. 6, 2025)
- Conflict Resolution Pilot Update: As part of a pilot program, proof of conflict resolution for ASMP Street Levels 1 and 2 is not currently required. The pilot program has been extended through December 2025. (May 23, 2025)
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Reminders:
- You must report all of your permitted right-of-way closures via Austin 3-1-1 (or dial 512-974-2000). Read more about this process in the TCM. Your notification is appreciated!
- Right of Way Management has transitioned from Function Roadway Classification to ASMP Street Level Classification. For more details, read the memo about this classification switch. (Feb. 16, 2024)
- All permits must be applied for online. Most permits do not require an appointment. To request an appointment click here. Your request will be reviewed within two business days.
- Application fees are non-refundable. Ensure you have selected the correct application by visiting our Permits page, prior to application submittal.
- Our office location is 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive. Our mailing address is: City of Austin - PDC, ATTN: Right of Way Management, P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767
- Interested in hearing about potential impacts to your right-of-way activities? Join Right of Way Management's email list.
- Apply for right-of-way permits
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How to submit an online application!
- Log in or create a new account in our online application system - ABC Portal
- Check out the ABC Portal Manual for additional guidance on all of your ABC Portal needs
- Extend and revise your permits
- What is "right of way"?
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The right-of-way boundaries vary depending on the physical conditions at any given location. It is your responsibility to identify if your activity impacts the ROW. For tips on identifying the ROW and determining who owns/controls Austin-area ROW, check out :
- Review time performance
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Oldest unreviewed permit (business days) Average traffic control plan review time (business days) 5 9 Data last updated 05/16/2025
Webinars On Demand
ROW Virtual Information Session - Insurance, Bond, and License requirements (Nov. 27, 2024)
City of Austin Information Session - Property Profile (Feb. 29, 2024)
ROW Information Session Slide Deck (Jan. 29, 2024)
City of Austin Right of Way Information Session - System Changes (Jan. 23, 2024)