Atlanta Right-of-Way Construction / Excavation Performance Bond
What it is & who requires it
Any person performing construction or excavation work in the City of Atlanta right-of-way must maintain a performance and completion bond before the work proceeds.
Obligee: City of Atlanta (Department of Transportation), Georgia. Citation: Atlanta City Code § 138-65(j) (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places — Construction or Excavation in the Right-of-Way).
Bond amount
$500,000.00 performance and completion bond, or an amount determined by the Department of Transportation, per Atlanta City Code § 138-65(j).
How to get it
This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
Request a bond quote
Tell us about the bond and the project. A licensed producer follows up — these bonds are individually underwritten, so they are not issued instantly.
Term & renewal
Term: Tied to the construction/excavation permit; maintained for the duration of work in the right-of-way.
Renewal: Maintained while permitted ROW construction/excavation work is in progress.
Filing
Filed with the City of Atlanta Department of Transportation before construction or excavation begins in the public right-of-way, and maintained for the duration of the permitted work. Required under Atlanta City Code § 138-65(j), which also lets the department accept a letter of credit or a cash deposit in place of the bond.
Source
Verified against the obligee source (last checked 2026-06-09).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who requires the Atlanta Right-of-Way Construction / Excavation Performance Bond?
- It’s required by City of Atlanta (Department of Transportation), Georgia (Atlanta City Code § 138-65(j) (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places — Construction or Excavation in the Right-of-Way)). Any person performing construction or excavation work in the City of Atlanta right-of-way must maintain a performance and completion bond before the work proceeds.
- How much is the Atlanta Right-of-Way Construction / Excavation Performance Bond?
- $500,000.00 performance and completion bond, or an amount determined by the Department of Transportation, per Atlanta City Code § 138-65(j).
- How do I get the Atlanta Right-of-Way Construction / Excavation Performance Bond?
- This bond is individually underwritten, so it is not issued instantly. Request a quote and a licensed producer follows up to walk you through it.
- What is the term?
- Tied to the construction/excavation permit; maintained for the duration of work in the right-of-way. Renewal: Maintained while permitted ROW construction/excavation work is in progress.
- Is this bond insurance for me?
- No. It protects the obligee and the public — not you. If a valid claim is paid, you repay the surety.
- How is this requirement verified?
- We verify it against the obligee’s primary source (last checked 2026-06-09); the source link is on this page.
