Illinois Statutes

§ 2-220

Illinois·Topic TRANSPORTATION·Ch. 605 ROADS AND BRIDGES·Act 605 ILCS 5/ Illinois Highway Code.·Art. Article 2 - Systems Of Highways - Definitions

The Department, after consultation with the Department of Natural Resources, shall, where appropriate, maintain in forested lands, rather than grasslands, Department-controlled property adjacent to and between divided lanes of State highways. In determining where such forestation is appropriate, the Department shall consider whether such forestation would:

(a)enhance the scenic quality of the highway;
(b)provide additional habitat for wildlife;
(c)result in a financial savings from reduced grassland maintenance;
(d)enhance air quality;
(e)serve as a deterrent to soil erosion;
(f)not hinder drivers' visibility or otherwise create a traffic hazard; and (g) be fiscally prudent considering the availability of low cost or no cost nursery stock as provided by the Department of Natural Reso

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Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 89-445, eff. 2-7-96.)

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