Vermont Statutes
Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements
§ 955. Winter roads

§ 955. Winter roads
When a public highway is so obstructed by snow that travel is impracticable, the selectboard of the town may immediately lay out, prepare, and open a winter highway for travel in place of the obstructed highway. The highway shall be continued only during the winter in which it is laid out. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)

Structure Vermont Statutes

Vermont Statutes

Title 19 - Highways

Chapter 9 - Repairs, Maintenance, and Improvements

§ 901. Removal of roadside growth

§ 902. Penalty for removal

§ 903. Agreements for planting

§ 904. Tree and brush removal

§ 905. Construction of sidewalks, bicycle paths, and footpaths

§ 905a. Curb cuts and ramps

§ 905b. Crosswalks

§ 905c. Audible traffic signals

§ 906. Penalties

§ 910. Union of towns for highway improvements

§ 911. Apportionment of expense

§ 916. Obtaining gravel within road limits

§ 921. School zones

§ 922. Furnishing signs

§ 922a. Warning signs designating persons with a disability

§ 923. Quasi-judicial process

§ 924. Change of grade

§ 925. Laying fences down

§ 926. Damages; appeal

§ 927. Snow fence

§ 928. Damages; appeal

§ 935. Relocation of highway

§ 936. Damages; appeal

§ 940. Diversion

§ 941. Limitation

§ 945. Proceedings

§ 950. Establishment by selectboard

§ 951. Damages

§ 952. Maintenance

§ 955. Winter roads

§ 956. Damages

§ 957. Preparation for winter highway

§ 958. Laying out roads for removal of lumber

§ 959. Use and discontinuance

§ 970. County road commissioners

§ 971. Defective roads and bridges; proceedings

§ 972. Notice and hearing

§ 973. Report of county commissioners

§ 974. Filing report

§ 975. Proceedings upon failure to make required repairs

§ 976. Judgment against town; execution

§ 977. Agent’s duties and pay

§ 978. Liability of agent

§ 979. Road or bridge between towns or counties

§ 985. Injuries from defective bridges and culverts

§ 986. When one town is out of State

§ 987. Extent of liability; notice required

§ 988. Contents of notice

§ 991. Fine

§ 992. Notice before indictment

§ 993. Joint liability

§ 994. Notice of indictment; collection of fine

§ 995. Description of highway

§ 996. Highway construction, maintenance, and repair best management practices