Fort Wright, KY — Right Of Way Bond
Fort Wright's posted street-opening rules allow an approved corporate surety bond instead of cash security, with the amount fixed to repair exposure. For a utility cut on a recently rebuilt street, the obligation can involve segment reconstruction rather than a small patch.
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- Recorded state
- Kentucky
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
City of Fort Wright, Kentucky security for replacing, backfilling, reconstructing and restoring permitted street/ROW openings.
- Who needs it
- The City-required permit principal, including a person or utility company and its performing employees, agents or subcontractors.
- Who it protects
- The accepted security addresses City restoration and repair costs for the covered opening. The permit holder's broader claim-defense duties do not make the bond unlimited insurance or private-contract payment protection.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
- Fort Wright posted Code: §§91.45–91.48 opening, restoration and corporate-surety security (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
- Fort Wright: current Forms and Documents directory (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- City-controlled opening/site, actual permit principal/utility contractor and street repair/replacement history.
- Public Works restoration/segment scope and specifications, Inspector-assigned sum and accepted corporate-surety form/parties/dates.
- City opening application, issuer execution, accepted Treasurer approval/Council filing and issued work permission.
- Required completion notices, inspected restoration/correction and City-confirmed continuation/release.
Questions about this bond
Is the amount a fixed $5,000?
Posted §91.48 assigns the sum to the repair exposure through the Building Inspector. Obtain the actual amount and accepted form.
Does a utility opening only require a patch?
A cut on a street repaired/replaced within the preceding fifteen years can trigger segment reconstruction under §91.46, subject to its conditions or a waiver.
Does a PDS building application authorize the City street opening?
The posted ROW rule separately requires the City's application to Public Works and issued permission before work.

