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Regional Backbone Expansion

Tier-1 Carrier · North Texas

Middle-mile backbone expansion across multiple counties for a Tier-1 carrier.

Regional Backbone Expansion

Overview

Full OSP construction for a regional backbone expansion is delivered with conduit placement, HDD crossings, and fiber placement with splicing and testing. Such work is completed with full 811 coordination, ROW compliance, and closeout documentation.

Scope

  • Conduit and duct placement along the route
  • HDD at road and water crossings
  • Fiber placement and splicing
  • OTDR and loss testing per carrier spec

Approach

  • Phased construction by segment with client QC checkpoints
  • 811 and ROW coordination ahead of construction
  • Traffic control plans for all lane closures
  • Daily production and safety reporting

Deliverables

  • As-built documentation
  • OTDR and loss test packs
  • Closeout package per carrier requirements

Safety

  • OSHA-compliant site setup
  • 811 locates before any excavation
  • TCP for all lane closures
  • Daily tailgate and incident reporting

Typical phases

  • Mobilization & planning: 811, ROW verification, first segment conduit
  • Construction: Conduit and HDD completion, fiber placement, splicing
  • Testing & closeout: OTDR testing, as-builts, restoration, closeout package
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