§ 24-2-6. Widening of highways.
If any lands used and improved for twenty (20) years and upwards as a public highway or street, shall not in the judgment of the town council be wide enough for the necessities or convenience of the public, the town council may proceed to widen the highway in whole or in part, pursuing, as to the portions so widened, the steps required by law for laying out new highways.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 71, § 22; G.L. 1909, ch. 82, § 22; G.L. 1923, ch. 95, § 22; G.L. 1938, ch. 72, § 22; G.L. 1956, § 24-2-6.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 24-2 - Highways by Grant or Use
Section 24-2-1. - Creation of public highways by use.
Section 24-2-2. - Notice of intent to declare highway public.
Section 24-2-3. - Appeal of declaration.
Section 24-2-4. - Platting of highway.
Section 24-2-5. - Platting of highways previously declared.
Section 24-2-6. - Widening of highways.
Section 24-2-7. - Proceedings and plats as evidence of highway.
Section 24-2-8. - Acceptance and opening of highway on land specially granted.
Section 24-2-8.1. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Charlestown.
Section 24-2-8.3. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Richmond.
Section 24-2-8.4. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of Burrillville.
Section 24-2-8.5. - Acceptance and upgrading of access into highway system in town of West Warwick.
Section 24-2-9. - Common law rights and remedies preserved.
Section 24-2-10. - Liability of town for maintenance of highways.