Sec. 2. A county executive may construct new public highways or may reconstruct and improve any existing public highways or parts of those highways with road paving materials. The executive may establish, lay out, alter, widen, vacate, straighten, or change a public highway in connection with the improvement and may build all necessary bridges, culverts, or approaches in the improvement of highways. In addition, the executive shall provide easements necessary for drainage and utilities.
Formerly: Acts 1919, c.112, s.3. As amended by P.L.86-1988, SEC.67.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 8. Utilities and Transportation
Article 17. County Roads─administration and Maintenance
8-17-1-0.1. "Department" Defined
8-17-1-1. Powers of County Executive and Department of Highways; Joint Undertakings
8-17-1-2. Additional Powers of County Executive
8-17-1-2.1. Highway Cattle Guards in Certain Counties; Construction; Cost
8-17-1-10. Invitations to Bid; Notice
8-17-1-13. Bond Issue; Interest
8-17-1-16. Repair of Improved Roads
8-17-1-18. Statement; Compliance With Contract; Materials Testing Engineer's Report
8-17-1-19. Objections to Improvements; Filing of Statement
8-17-1-39. Construction Materials in County Highways, Bridges, and Culverts