Massachusetts § 130 - Construction of overpasses and underpasses

Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 130 — Construction of overpasses and underpasses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 130. Construction of overpasses and underpasses

Section 130. A company, which has acquired land for such purpose, may construct its railway over or under a railroad, in the manner agreed upon by the companies, or, if they do not agree, in the manner prescribed by the department; but no overhead structure shall be built at a height of less than eighteen feet above the railroad track without the written consent of the department.

Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 130 cover?

Section 130 ("Construction of overpasses and underpasses") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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