Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 81 – State Highways | Midpage1Powers and duties2Road information; duties of local officials3Purchase and maintenance of road machinery; storage quarters4Petition5Filing of highway plan; right to abandon or discontinue; width of highway6Alteration of location7Acquisition of land outside limits of existing highway7AAcquisition of land to alter or relocate ways connecting with state highways7BAcquisition of slope easement to protect existing ways7CLimited access ways; definition; acquisition of land; motorist service facilities7DPublic utility easements and cattle passes7ESale, transfer, lease or rental of excess lands7FEntry on private land for purpose of surveys, soundings, drillings and examinations7GRelocation of public utilities; purchase of lands and easements7HLease of lands for public parking facility7IAgreements with railroads, transit authorities or other public authorities or municipalities regarding relocation or other work; advancement of funds7JRelocation assistance; acquisition of real property; payments; compliance with federal acts7KRelocation of facilities of public utilities; entry upon lands7LLease of air rights over state highways7MAcquisition of land for parks, historic sites, etc., to replace land required for federal highways8Construction of state highways; advertising for proposals8BStatement of qualification of persons bidding on work awarded by division of highways or department of conservation and recreation8CRestriction upon hours during which nonemergency work may be performed on certain highways10Contributions by cities and towns11Acquisition of land to supply road materials12Discontinuance or abandonment13Duties of department; definition of state highway13AHighway landscaping; acceptance of gifts of easements13BRestoration, preservation and enhancement of scenic beauty and historic or archeological sites; facilities for traveling motorists14Removal of trees and other obstructions near highways15Contracts for maintenance and repair18Defects in highways; liability19Jurisdiction of local police; snow removal20Sidewalks20AIllumination of highways21Excavations or driveway openings on state highways; conditions; enforcement22Prescriptive rights of adjoining owners24Authorization25Maintenance26Maintenance of ways in small towns26AMaintenance of ways in small towns; contributions by county27Maintenance costs; conditions of payment28Maintenance of ways in small towns; performance of contract29Maintenance of ways in small towns; determination of town's contribution29ALaying out or altering ways; consent, acquisition, funds30Use of federal aid for highways and rural post roads31Apportionment of fund; equalizing grant; definitions: notifications of amounts apportioned and to be incurred32Definitions