Sec. 3. If a highway is constructed under this chapter, the right-of-way, or any required drainage courses, approaches, or any land necessary for the construction of a highway, or land necessary to build a bridge or a culvert shall be acquired by the county, either by donation by the owners of the land through which the highway passes or by agreement between the owner and the county executive, through eminent domain, or the public may acquire the property as is necessary in the same manner as provided for the construction of public highways. The entire cost of the right-of-way shall be paid by the county.
Formerly: Acts 1919, c.112, s.4. As amended by P.L.66-1984, SEC.79; P.L.86-1988, SEC.69.
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