Ohio § 4955.201
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 4955.201, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4955.201.
(A) If the interstate commerce commission approves the abandonment of a railroad track
that crosses a road or highway at grade, the railroad that owned the track immediately
after the approval of the abandonment shall remove the track at the crossing and fill
the space previously occupied by the rails with the same material that comprises the
road or highway at the crossing. Upon completion of the work, the surface of the crossing where the rails previously
were located shall be the same height as the surface of the road or highway abutting
the crossing. The restored portion of the road or highway shall meet the construction standards
applicable to the road or highway of which the restored portion is a part. (B) No railroad shall fail to remove from a crossing the rails that comprise a track
whose abandonment has been approved or fail to fill the space previously occupied
by the rails as required by division (A) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 4955.201
What does Ohio Revised Code § 4955.201 cover?
Section 4955.201 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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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