JULIE Illinois 811 helps homeowners and excavators dig safely. Request utility locates before any project to prevent damage and ensure safe, legal excavation.
JULIE’s Remote Ticket Entry (RTE) lets professional excavators quickly submit locate requests online anytime, with instant dig numbers and tools for accuracy.
Contact JULIE before you dig online, by calling 811, or through Remote Ticket Entry. Available 24/7 to help mark underground utility lines safely.
Homeowners must call JULIE before digging to avoid underground utility damage. Get simple steps, safety tips, and guidance for safe home projects
Access JULIE Before You Dig shortcuts for quick navigation to key resources including forms, map check, ticket look up, excavation safety, and private lines.
Access JULIE before you dig forms online. Submit locate requests, training certificates, positive response access, and more to ensure safe digging in Illinois.
Use JULIE’s online E-Request system to submit locate requests fast. Safe, free, and easy for homeowners and excavators before any digging work.
Remote Ticket Entry (RTE) Remote Ticket Entry (RTE) is a self-service program that JULIE offers to professional excavators working in Illinois who want to enter and submit their own locate requests and need a more robust and detailed tool than the basic Online Request option. A free online training is required before using RTE.
JULIE is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to keeping Illinois safe. JULIE stands for Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators.
Understand what happens after submitting a JULIE request. Learn marking colors, timelines, and next steps to stay safe during your digging project.