Gas Line Utility Work
Project Overview
Bore Length
2,500+ Linear Feet
Utility Type
Underground Sewer Installation
Location
Southeast Michigan
Project Type
Horizontal Directional Drilling
Completion Status
Successfully Completed
Surface Disruption
Minimal Impact Construction Approach
Large-Scale Sewer Line Bore
Atlas HDD partnered with contractors and utility teams to complete a large-scale underground sewer line installation using precision horizontal directional drilling methods. The project required detailed planning, accurate bore alignment, and close coordination to safely navigate existing underground infrastructure while minimizing disruption to nearby roads, businesses, and surrounding properties.
The goal of the project was to install a new underground sewer utility line efficiently while maintaining strict safety standards, reducing surface impact, and keeping the project timeline on track from start to finish.
Challenge
This project presented several challenges due to limited site accessibility, existing underground utility congestion, and active surrounding infrastructure. The drilling team needed to maintain accurate bore alignment while avoiding interference with existing utility lines and ensuring continuous communication with contractors and site coordinators throughout every stage of the operation.
Additionally, the project required minimizing disruption to nearby traffic flow and maintaining a clean and organized worksite in a highly active construction environment.
Scope of Work
Atlas HDD provided complete directional drilling support for the sewer line installation project, including:
- Bore path planning and underground utility coordination
- Horizontal directional drilling operations
- Sewer utility installation support
- Site preparation and drilling setup
- Contractor and utility coordination
- Precision underground placement
- Safety-focused drilling execution
- Final project completion support
Equipment Used

Vermeer 40x55

Vermeer 10x15
Timeline
The project was successfully completed within the scheduled construction timeline through careful planning, efficient drilling operations, and consistent coordination between contractors, utility teams, and field crews.
Atlas HDD maintained steady project communication throughout each phase of the work to ensure smooth progress, safe drilling conditions, and efficient underground installation without unnecessary delays.
Results
The underground sewer utility installation was completed successfully with precise directional drilling execution and minimal surface disruption. Atlas HDD delivered accurate underground placement while helping contractors maintain project schedules and reduce impact on the surrounding environment.
The final outcome provided a reliable and professionally installed underground utility solution while maintaining strong safety standards, efficient workflow management, and clean project execution from beginning to end.
Why Clients Trust Atlas HDD
There is always someone who can do it cheaper, but not always someone who can do it right. Clients continue working with Atlas HDD because of the consistent quality and ease that comes with working with us.