Contract AwardInformation TechnologyDetected May 18, 2026

MCC Network Services, LLC requested and received approval from the Whitley County Drainage Board to install fiber optic cable crossing numerous county regulated drains on the east side of the county. Site plans show the crossings will meet required depth standards, and the Board unanimously approved the consent for permanent structures over and across drains including CRAMER, HUMBARGER L #1, BLUE RIVER, multiple CARTER drains, LARUE G, several SMITH drains, VEASEY G, HENDRICKSON A, and others. The primary decision to allow these crossings is already made, representing an active fiber build by MCC in the area and setting conditions for construction near sensitive drainage infrastructure.While the consent itself is decided, vendors in related areas—such as construction contractors, hydro-excavation, locates, and restoration services—as well as municipalities interested in broadband partnership can use this as intelligence on MCC’s network expansion and potential follow-on work like service extensions, resiliency improvements, or additional utility crossings.

Board confirmed crossings meet required depths based on submitted site plans; work is concentrated on the east side of the county.

Town of SmithFiber optic crossings over multiple county regulated drains

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