Minnesota § 161.25 - TEMPORARY TRUNK HIGHWAY DETOUR; HAUL ROAD

Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 161.25 — TEMPORARY TRUNK HIGHWAY DETOUR; HAUL ROAD, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 161.25. TEMPORARY TRUNK HIGHWAY DETOUR; HAUL ROAD

If, for the purpose of constructing or maintaining any trunk highway, the use of any public street or highway is necessary for a detour or haul road, the commissioner may designate any such street or highway as a temporary trunk highway detour or as a temporary trunk highway haul road, and shall thereafter maintain the same as a temporary trunk highway until the commissioner revokes the designation. Prior to revoking the designation the commissioner shall restore such streets or highways to as good condition as they were prior to the designation of same as temporary trunk highways. Upon revoking the designation, the street or highway shall revert to the subdivision charged with the care thereof at the time it was taken over as a temporary trunk highway.

History:

1959 c 500 art 2 s 25; 1986 c 444; 1994 c 635 art 2 s 3

Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 161.25

What does Minnesota Statutes § 161.25 cover?

Section 161.25 ("TEMPORARY TRUNK HIGHWAY DETOUR; HAUL ROAD") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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