Sec. 5.5. (a) The department shall develop a program to coordinate the efficient and cost effective use of public rights-of-way by the department and utilities when the department undertakes an infrastructure improvement project.
(b) A program developed under subsection (a) may require the department and utilities to share the following information:
(1) Active construction and excavation permits.
(2) Locations of existing utility facilities.
(3) Short and long term project schedules.
(c) The department may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this section.