Chapter

Highway Construction and Maintenance

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-36— Milestones to be reset
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-37— Determination of boundaries
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-38— Entry on private property to determine boundary
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-39— Selectmen to define bounds of highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-40— Appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-41— Bounds of new highways to be marked and recorded
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-42— Taking of roads into state system
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-43— Abandonment of state highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-44— Transfer of state highway to town
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-45— Effective date of transfers and abandonments
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-46— Transfers of rights in lands on transfer of roads
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-47— Powers of commissioner unaffected
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-48— Acceptance of highways by municipalities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-49— Discontinuance of highways or private ways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-50— Discontinuance of highway by Superior Court
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-51— Discontinued turnpikes remain highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-52— No assessed damages collected if unopened highway discontinued
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-53— Discontinuance of highway crossing railroad
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-54— Abandonment of highway for construction of dam
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-55— Right-of-way of property owners bounding a discontinued or abandoned highway or a highway any portion of which is discontinued or abandoned
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-56— Relocation to straighten or remove dangerous location
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-57— Layout of state highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-57a— Consultation with municipal officers in planning of highway within municipality
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-57b— Areas for bicycles and pedestrians
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-57c— Model pollinator habitat along state highways. Identification of opportunities for replacement of turf grasses. Report
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-57d— Model pollinator habitat in deforested areas of state highways. Authority
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-58— Public hearing on proposed layout
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-58a— Change of zone of property within limits of laid-out highway prohibited
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-59
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-60— Entry upon private property in altering of highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-60a— Entry to repair or relocate private driveway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-61— Layout of highways by selectmen
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-62— Application to Superior Court for relief
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-63— Refusal of selectmen to lay out or alter highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-64— Remonstrance. Reestimate of damages and benefits by jury
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-65— When jury's doings conclusive. New jury
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-66— Costs on application for jury
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-67— Committee's accepted report to be recorded. Judgment
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-68— Assessment of benefits limited. Collection
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-69— Proceedings when towns disobey court order
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-70— Bond to construct highway when application pending in court
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-71— Layout by individuals
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-72— Alteration or relocation of highway for dam construction
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-73— Acquisition of real property. Condemnation of land for: State highway, highway maintenance storage area or garage; military purposes; highway drainage or preservation of historical monument; rights of access and egress. State owned property. Review and approval of State Properties Review Board. Exception
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-74— Payment of damages
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-75— Determination of value of flood-damaged land
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-76— Reassessment of damages or benefits by judge trial referee or court
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-76a— Additional damages for unreasonable delay in taking
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-77— Costs in appeals from awards in highway cases
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-78— Lien for assessed benefits
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-79— Interest payable ninety days after acceptance of agreement
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-79a— Right-of-way revolving fund; payment of taxes on and lease of property acquired prior to highway construction. Establishment of long-range highway plan
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-79c— Federal assistance for early acquisition of rights-of-way
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80— Sale or lease of land by commissioner. Auctions. Appraisals. Offer to agencies and abutting landowners
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80a— Disposition of interests on, above or below state highway rights-of-way
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80b— Order of priorities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80c— Limitation
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80d— Conformation with local zoning regulations and ordinances
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80e— Tax assessment
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80f— Acquisition of land or air space
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80g— Disposition of interest in, above or below municipal highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80h— Agreement setting forth responsibilities of municipality and Commissioner of Transportation re acquisition of real property required for certain bridge projects
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-80i— Mediation of purchase of state property not required for highway purposes
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-81— Relocation of persons, businesses and farms displaced by state highway construction
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-81a— l . Highway relocation assistance
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-82— Damages or benefits by change of grade of municipal highway. Lien
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-83— Assessment of benefits by municipalities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-84— Ascertainment of damages or benefits. Remonstrance
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-85— Assessment on private property, when collectible
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-85a— Acquisition of land adjacent to state highways for preservation and enhancement of scenic beauty and development of rest and recreation areas
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-85b— Aquisition of properties situated in right-of-way for limited access highway from Danbury to Norwalk
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-85c— Sale, lease, conveyance or other disposition of excess property obtained in connection with the Route 6 Expressway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-86— Construction of bridges; cost; width
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-86a— Geometric design standards for bridges, exceptions. Factors re bridge rehabilitation or new construction. Development or construction of projects by municipal governments. Immunity from liability
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-87— Maintenance of bridges by commissioner
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-88— Load capacity
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-89— Appeal to commissioner from posted weight restriction
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-90— Bridge over artificial watercourse
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-91— Sidewalks on bridges
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-92— Sidewalks on bridges at Thompsonville and Warehouse Point
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-93— Snow removal from state highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-94— Construction over or adjacent to streams
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-95— Submission of bids on state highway construction
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-95a— Award of contracts to certain small business concerns and minority business enterprises
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-95b— Designation of projects using construction-manager-at-risk or design-build contracts
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-95c— Commissioner's duties re construction-manager-at-risk and design-build contracts. Use of department employees and consultants
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-96— Payment to contractor under highway contract
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-97— Agreement for town maintenance of state highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-97a— Improvement of state highways by towns in conjunction with redevelopment or utility improvements
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-97b— Adopt a highway program. Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-97c— Contracts for repair, improvement and maintenance work on limited access highways or concerning adopt a highway programs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-97d— Required provision on sewer and utility service grates in certain highway project bids and contracts
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-97e— Annual report re certain highway project bids and contracts and installation of wrong-way signs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98— Authority for additional construction; reimbursement by party requesting
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98a— Construction of frontage roads
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98b— Construction of urban arterial streets
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98c— Extension of federal-aid primary and secondary systems into urban areas. Agreements with Secretary of Transportation and municipalities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98e— Acquisition of land and rights-of-way
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98f— Regulation of accommodation of utilities to federal surface transportation urban program roadways or facilities. Apportionment of cost of readjusting, relocating or removing facility necessitated by state highway project
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98g— Federal aid urban system. Selection of routes to be included in system
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98i— Agreements for acceptances and expenditure of funds
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98j— Municipal and state responsibility for streets or roads in the urban program
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98k— Use of program roadways or facilities by utility facilities or utilities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98l— l . Specifications to encourage use of recycled materials in projects
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98m— Definition
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98n— Local transportation capital program
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-98o— Use of coal tar sealants on state and local highways. Prohibition. Enforcement
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-99— Towns to build and repair highways and bridges
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-99a— Town roads lying within, intersecting or crossing state highway rights-of-way
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-100— Expense of bridges between towns
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-100a— Maintenance of pedestrian walkways on bridges
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-101— Bridges over artificial watercourses
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-102— Court may direct construction or repair of bridge
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-103— Complaint to court for failure of town to maintain highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-104— Proceeding against borough for failure to maintain highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-105— Contracts for highway construction
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-106— Competitive bids not required when material available at price acceptable to commissioner
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-107— Selectmen to open highway blocked with snow
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-108— Rural free delivery route to be opened
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-109— Apportionment of cost for work on bridge
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-110— Lighting on bridges, dangerous locations and intersections
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-110a— Highway and roadway lighting designed to maximize energy conservation and minimize light pollution. State and municipal funds
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-111— Railings on bridges and highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-112— Certain bridges to have draws
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-113— Drawbridges to have gates
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-114— Traffic control during department operations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-115— Closing highways under construction, maintenance or repair
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-116— Warning signs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-117— Permit to operate truck between parts of industrial plant
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-117a— (Formerly Sec. 13a-28). Permit to operate service car or wrecker on limited access highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-117b— Soliciting of business by service car and wrecker businesses
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-118— United States routes to be marked
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-119— Warning and directional signs. Control cities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-120— Traffic authority to maintain warning signs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-121— Notice of load capacity; appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-122— Installation of decorations in streets restricted
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123— Restriction of outdoor advertising structures, signs, displays or devices on state property or interstate, federal-aid and other limited access highways. Signs upon or within buildings or personal property. Exceptions. License or permit. Information centers at safety rest areas. Removal. Penalty
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123a— Church signs on state highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123b— Exemption of certain areas
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123c— Junkyard and scrap metal processing facilities control. Definitions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123d— Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123e— Certificate of approval
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123f— Screening of certain installations. Acquisition of property by Commissioner of Transportation
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123g— Facilities as nuisance. Abatement
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123h— Provisions of other statutes, ordinances, etc., not abrogated
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123i— Facilities in industrial area not affected
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-123j— Agreements with Secretary of Commerce
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-124— Unauthorized signs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-124a— Specific service sign on limited access highways. Regulations
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-124b— Payment for design and production of signs or notices re Connecticut-made beer facilities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-125— Removal or destruction of signs
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-126— Readjustment, relocation or removal of public service facilities for highway construction
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-126a— Regulation of public service facility installations along state highway rights-of-way for aesthetic purposes
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-126b— Agreements with public service facility operators for revision of plans of proposed installation
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-126c— Longitudinal use of highway right-of-way by public service facility or company
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-126d— Notification provided to Public Utilities Regulatory Authority and public service companies re highway construction projects
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-126e— Easements for public service companies to provide service to Department of Transportation facilities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-127— Utility lines on certain bridges
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-128— Discontinuance or alteration of highways in watershed
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-129— Court procedure. Estimate of damages. Appeal
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-130— Bridges over railroad tracks
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-131— Alteration of highway made unsafe by railroad occupation
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-132— Alteration of railroad facilities in construction of highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-133— Contracts with railroads where tracks to be altered. Advancement of funds
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-134— Location of tracks of street railway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-135— Taking of street railway rails and ties by commissioner
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-136— Benefits assessed where highway is dike against tides
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-137— Material for repair of highway taken from private land
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-138— Highways may be drained into private lands
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-138a— Limitation on actions for drainage damage
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-139— Clearing untraveled portion of highway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-140— Removal of trees along state highways. Penalties established by municipalities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-141— Bridle paths; pedestrian walks; bicycle paths
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-141a— State-wide footpath and bicycle trail plan
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-142— Bridle paths along Merritt Parkway
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-142a— Acquisition of land adjacent to highway for environmental protection purposes
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-142b— Development of linear parks along state highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-142c— Authority of Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-142d— Route 11 linear park
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-142e— Route 11 Greenway Authority Commission. Transfer of real property to Commissioner of Transportation
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-143— Commercial establishments along limited access highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-143a— Driveway permits
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-143b— Car-wash installation to correct icy highway conditions
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-143c— Regulations establishing minimum requirements re traffic safety for car wash facilities
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-143d— Floodlights intended for private property illumination located within the state right-of-way on state highways
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-144— Damages for injuries sustained on state highways or sidewalks
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-145— Use of closed highway at user's risk
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-146— Closing of municipal highway or bridge during expressway construction. Liability for injury
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-147— Detours to be restored
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-148— Damage to municipal highway or bridge in state highway construction
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-149— Damages for injuries by means of defective roads and bridges
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-150— Obligations of towns
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-151— Violation of load capacity of bridge. Liability for damages to vehicle not in violation
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-152— Damages for failure to maintain railing or fence
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-153— State liability for bridle paths, pedestrian walks and bicycle paths and injuries thereon
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-153a
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-153f— Accomodations and provision of facilities for all users
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-153g— Design standards for roads