2025 Session
Last amended: 1986 session
§ 161.15 — Specific Location; Limitation on Deviations
Plain-Language Summary
When a trunk highway route has been specifically located by law, the commissioner cannot significantly change the route without legislative approval. Minor adjustments for engineering reasons are allowed.
161.15 1959 c 500 art 6 s 13
161.15 SPECIFIC LOCATION; LIMITATION ON DEVIATIONS.
The commissioner may specifically and definitely locate all of the routes of the trunk highway system, but in so locating same, the commissioner shall not deviate from the starting points or terminals as set forth in the route description; nor shall there be any deviation from the various cities named in the routes through which such routes shall pass.
History:
1959 c 500 art 2 s 15; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1986 c 444
History: History: 1959 c 500 art 2 s 15; 1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1986 c 444
Practical Notes
If a highway has been specifically located by statute, the commissioner has limited ability to move it. This protects communities from unexpected highway relocations. The commissioner can still make small adjustments needed for safe and efficient road design.