§ 8-17-1-3 — Rights-of-way

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.