The pipeline contractor claimed that they did not have the Right of Way (ROW) to lay pipe, make welds, and stockpile dirt.
The animation to the left was modeled to scale, clearly showing the typical sections of travel lane widths, designated stockpile areas, and proper sequencing of construction.
As you can see, the stockpile should have had drain brakes for proper drainage during rain events. This animation showed that there was even enough ROW to perform expedited mechanical welds for much of the pipe length.