The Board may construct, whenever it deems such construction expedient, any of the projects set forth in the definition of "project" in § 33.2-1700. The Board may purchase within the Commonwealth, solely from funds provided under the authority of this chapter, such lands, structures, rights-of-way, franchises, easements, and other interests in lands, including lands under water and riparian rights of any person, partnership, association, railroad or other corporation, or municipality or political subdivision, deemed necessary for the construction of any project, upon such terms and at such prices as may be considered by it to be reasonable and can be agreed upon between it and the owner thereof and may take title thereto in the name of the Commonwealth. The Commonwealth hereby consents to the use of all lands lying under water that are within the Commonwealth and are necessary for the construction and operation of any project and the approaches and appurtenances thereto that may be constructed under the provisions of this chapter. All public or private property damaged or destroyed in carrying out the powers granted hereunder shall be restored or repaired and placed in the original condition, as nearly as practicable, or adequate compensation made therefor, out of funds provided under the authority of this chapter.
Code 1950, § 33-234; 1950, p. 147; 1962, c. 273; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-274; 2014, c. 805.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 33.2 - Highways and Other Surface Transportation Systems
Chapter 17 - Transportation Development and Revenue Bond Act
§ 33.2-1701. General powers of Commonwealth Transportation Board
§ 33.2-1702. Acquisition and construction of projects
§ 33.2-1703. Purchase of projects
§ 33.2-1704. Condemnation of projects and property
§ 33.2-1705. Improvement of projects acquired
§ 33.2-1706. Construction of projects
§ 33.2-1707. Highway connections
§ 33.2-1709. Credit of Commonwealth not pledged
§ 33.2-1710. Form and terms of bonds
§ 33.2-1711. No other prerequisites to issue of bonds
§ 33.2-1712. Limitations and approvals for certain revenue bonds
§ 33.2-1713. Sale of bonds; bonds as legal investments
§ 33.2-1714. Use of proceeds of sale of bonds
§ 33.2-1715. Financing two or more projects together
§ 33.2-1716. All moneys to be trust funds
§ 33.2-1719. Reserve funds and appropriations
§ 33.2-1721. Cessation of tolls
§ 33.2-1722. Use of certain funds by Board
§ 33.2-1724. Remedies of bondholders and trustee
§ 33.2-1725. Competing bridges, ferries, and tunnels
§ 33.2-1726. Incidental powers of the Board
§ 33.2-1727. Revenue refunding bonds and revenue bonds for combined purposes