Sec. 6. (a) The department shall maintain all highways and driveways located on the premises of institutions operated by the state, including the state fairgrounds upon a request for maintenance by the institution. The expense of maintaining a highway or driveway under this subsection shall be paid by the department, subject to the approval of the governor.
(b) The department shall:
(1) maintain public roads, parking areas, trails, and appurtenant structures constructed on properties of the department of natural resources; and
(2) construct new roads, parking areas, trails, and appurtenant structures on properties owned by the department of natural resources:
(A) upon the request of the department of natural resources;
(B) subject to the approval of the engineers of the department of natural resources as to the design and location of the new roads to preserve scenic values; and
(C) subject to the approval of the governor.