Portsmouth, VA — Right Of Way Permit Bond
Portsmouth's ROW application requires a bond for the described excavation or alteration of city ROW. Prepare the work location, limits, disturbed area and schedule, then obtain Engineering's current bond form before applying through this offering.
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- Recorded state
- Virginia
- Bond type
- Right-of-Way / Street Work Bond
- Category
- Contractors & construction
What this bond does
Addresses the bond requirement associated with the identified Portsmouth ROW excavation or alteration permit.
- Who needs it
- Contractors and applicants seeking City of Portsmouth, Virginia permission to excavate or alter conditions in public ROW.
- Who it protects
- The accepted city bond defines the protected interests and covered obligations. The application establishes a bond requirement, but the current bond form and this provider's instrument match remain factual-check-pending.
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
- Portsmouth — ROW Permit Application (opens in a new tab)Checked October 23, 2026
Have these ready
- Prepare the applicant/contact, work-order reference, ROW location, limits, purpose and schedule.
- Obtain Engineering's current bond form, amount, dates and execution/release requirements.
- Prepare the traffic-control plan and confirm provider acceptance of the exact instrument.
- File security, obtain the permit, arrange start/completion notices and keep it available onsite.
Questions about this bond
Does the city application actually require a bond?
Yes. The retrieved official ROW application expressly requires a bond under section 32-59. Confirm the current accepted instrument and amount with Engineering.
Is a bond term verified here?
No. The indexed bond link did not return the form. The application does not establish the bond's duration, cancellation or release rules.
Is this the same as an outdoor-dining use permit?
Do not assume so. The reviewed application concerns excavating or altering ROW. Ask the city to identify the instrument for your actual activity.
Can I start once the provider issues the bond?
No. Complete the city permit and traffic review, required notices and other work conditions separately. Keep the issued permit available onsite.