A crossing, also known as an encroachment, can be a temporary or permanent structure across, on, along or under a facility or pipeline right-of-way. A crossing can also mean equipment or machinery crossing over the pipeline right-of-way or facility site. Many such activities require written consent from the pipeline operator to ensure the continued integrity and safe operation of the pipeline.

April was designated National Safe Digging Month to help raise awareness around preventable contact with underground utilities that cause unnecessary injuries, deaths and billions of dollars worth of damages every year. From backyard DIY decks to road construction to municipal development, your first step in planning any project that involves digging should be to understand where it is safe to dig, and where your essential utilities are.

TC Energy, in partnership with the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), would like to recognize youth from not-for-profit organizations such as Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 4-H and the National FFA Organization for committing to safe digging practices when undertaking improvement projects in their communities.