The director has the authority, and is responsible for the construction, maintenance, protection, and control of the highways which comprise the state highway system. The director shall patrol and keep said system in good and safe condition for general public use.
N.D. Cent. Code § 24-03-02
Authority to construct and maintain state highway system
Official source: North Dakota Legislative Branch. Reproduced from public-domain North Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.