§ 8-23-7-2 — Purposes for acquiring real property

The department may acquire real property for
any purpose necessary to carry out this article, including the following:
(1) To locate, relocate, construct, reconstruct, repair, or maintain
a state highway, including area for:
(A) the placement of a utility facility within the right-of-way of
the state highway system; or
(B) the relocation of a utility facility within the right-of-way of
the state highway system due to interference with a highway
improvement project.
(2) To widen or straighten a highway.
(3) To clear and remove obstructions to vision at crossings and
curves.
(4) To construct weigh stations and rest areas.
(5) To provide scenic easements and other areas necessary to
cooperate with the federal government or carry out a federal law.
(6) To facilitate long-range transportation planning.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.216. Amended by P.L.35-2005, SEC.2.