Illinois § 4-206
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-206, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-206.
When advisable to serve traffic needs, any State highway route in or through a municipality may be relocated upon other streets in the municipality and the jurisdiction, maintenance and control of the streets upon the abandoned route shall be assumed by the city, town, village, park district or other municipal corporation. If any municipal corporation notifies the Department that it is about to construct a subway for railway or motor vehicle transportation along and under any street upon which any State highway route is located and that its use as a State highway route will interfere with such construction, the Department shall relocate such route or such portion thereof as is necessary to prevent such interference. Except as allowed by Sections 4-407, 4-408 and this Section no State highway route shall be relocated except to better serve traffic demands and the route abandoned must be left in reasonable condition for traffic. (Source: Laws 1959, p. 1189.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 4-206
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4-206 cover?
Section 4-206 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 4-206?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 4-206 apply to my situation?
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