Ind. Code § 8-17-1-2

Sec. 2. A county executive may construct new public highways or may reconstruct and improve any existing public highways or parts of those highways with road paving materials. The executive may establish, lay out, alter, widen, vacate, straighten, or change a public highway in connection with the improvement and may build all necessary bridges, culverts, or approaches in the improvement of highways. In addition, the executive shall provide easements necessary for drainage and utilities.