Virginia § 56-29 - Change of course of highway to avoid crossings
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-29 — Change of course of highway to avoid crossings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-29. Change of course of highway to avoid crossings
If any public service corporation desires that the course of any public road shall be changed to avoid the necessity of any crossing, or frequent crossings of the same, or for any other purpose in connection with the crossing, the change may be made in such manner, and on such terms as may be agreed on by the company desiring the change and by the board of supervisors or other governing body aforesaid and the Commissioner of Highways, after changes shall have been first clearly indicated on plans and specifications submitted to the board of supervisors or other governing body aforesaid, and the Commissioner of Highways, and after the plans and specifications shall have been approved in writing both by the board of supervisors or other governing body aforesaid, and the Commissioner of Highways.
Code 1919, § 3885; 1920, p. 412.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-29
What does Code of Virginia § 56-29 cover?
Section 56-29 ("Change of course of highway to avoid crossings") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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