Page last updated on August 28, 2026 at 1:42 pm
The Engineering Department contains the Capital Project Services Division and the Right-of-Way Management Services Division. These divisions are responsible for overseeing activities in the City’s approximately 1,800 acres of public right of way and for carrying out the City’s vision to achieve a safe, efficient, equitable, and sustainable transportation system that works for people of all ages and abilities using all modes of transportation. Staff members work to improve the City's multimodal transportation network, manage construction within and use of the public right of way, and provide technical assistance to numerous internal and external groups. Staff also directly support administration of the Transportation Commission.
+ Looking for...
Information on road/sidewalk closures, lane restrictions, or who is working in a City street? Navigate to inRoads for the latest traffic updates on City of Bloomington streets.
Information on how to apply for a right-of-way use permit? Use the Civic Access portal and learn more about the permit application process on our ROW Permits page.
Information about City capital projects? Navigate to an ArcGIS map of ongoing projects hosted on the City of Bloomington GeoHub.
- Click on the
Select tool and—while it is highlighted
—click on a colored shape on the map;
- An informational card will appear above the shape;
- Scroll down within the card for a navigation link to the project's dedicated webpage.
Dedicated webpages for Engineering capital projects are also available via the Current Infrastructure Projects archive.
Information about the City's street paving schedule? Navigate to the Street Paving Map, another ArcGIS application in GeoHub.
+ Recent Project News...
Review progress updates on the Hopewell Neighborhood as Bloomington moves toward greater diversity, sustainability, and affordability for residents.
Over the next couple of years, mStreet Fiber (formerly Hoosier Fiber Network, or HFN) will be within Bloomington building a new fiber optic network. Before they begin work in a certain area, they must determine the location of underground utilities. Construction areas will be marked with flags and paint that should remain through the duration of construction. Property owners are encouraged to mark any private underground facilities such as sprinkler systems, dog fences, private gas lines, etc. For any additional information for the internet service provider, you can contact GigabitNow at their website.
As a property owner, are you currently trying to investigate damage to your private utilities? If you suspect that work conducted within the public right-of-way has inadvertently damaged your private utilities (i.e., a fiber cable striking a sewer lateral), you are encouraged to contact the Engineering Department for assistance. For more information about this investigation process, please review the Damage Claims Process Overview document.
Engineering Divisions
Right of Way Permits
Permitting Resources and Information
Current Infrastructure Projects
Capital Improvement Projects managed by Engineering
Engineering Resources
City of Bloomington Standard Specifications, Construction Standards, and Forms
Civic Access Portal
Submit Applications, Pay Fees, Manage Permits
Engineering Bids/Quotes
Current Bid and Quote Opportunities