Virginia § 55.1-307 - Public road easements; maintenance and improvements
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 55.1-307 — Public road easements; maintenance and improvements, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55.1-307. Public road easements; maintenance and improvements
Whenever a public road that has never been abandoned but is no longer publicly maintained serves as access for more than one property owner and operates as the primary source of ingress and egress for that property, any one of the property owners may maintain, repair, or improve the road at his own expense without the express permission of the other property owners but only after administrative review by the local government. All other property owners shall be notified by mail of any pending maintenance, repair, or improvements prior to commencement of the work. Nothing in this section shall be construed as allowing the property owner who is doing the maintenance, repairs, or improvements to the road to interfere with the other property owners' use of the road for ingress and egress.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-307
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-307 cover?
Section 55.1-307 ("Public road easements; maintenance and improvements") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 55.1-307?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 55.1-307 apply to my situation?
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