JULIE Illinois 811 helps homeowners and excavators dig safely. Request utility locates before any project to prevent damage and ensure safe, legal excavation. Access JULIE Before You Dig shortcuts for quick navigation to key resources including forms, map check, ticket look up, excavation safety, and private lines.

Understanding the Context

You will know what is below by the different flags, stakes or paint. Learn what the JULIE markings and colors represent. JULIE Kids Activities Pre-Marking Contact JULIE Before You Dig It only takes one wrong move when digging to strike an underground utility line and disrupt critical services like gas, electricity, water, Internet, cable, and more. Request utilities locate their underground lines by contacting JULIE at least 3 days before you want to dig.

Key Insights

Use JULIE’s online E-Request system to submit locate requests fast. Safe, free, and easy for homeowners and excavators before any digging work. Contact JULIE before you dig online, by calling 811, or through Remote Ticket Entry. Available 24/7 to help mark underground utility lines safely. JULIE Fact Sheet JULIE, Inc.

Final Thoughts

(Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators), also known as the “Illinois One-Call System,” is a not-for-profit organization that provides professional excavators and homeowners a free service to contact to request the locating and marking of underground utility facilities. Remote Ticket Entry (RTE) is a convenient alternative to calling JULIE, waiting for an agent and having to verbalize your request. Created specifically for professional excavators, this self-service program allows you to enter and submit locate requests anytime from anywhere using a web-based application from any Internet browser.