1. (1) The road authority and railroad must agree to the installation of the improved crossing surface.

2. (2) Construction and cost sharing responsibilities will be allocated as follows:

   1. (a) MDT, using road authority funds, shall pay for the improved crossing surface material;
   2. (b) the railroad, at its expense, will prepare the track roadbed, drainage, and install the crossing surface material;
   3. (c) the roadway through the crossing will be closed to traffic during the installation;
   4. (d) the road authority will install and maintain detours and traffic control;
   5. (e) if a detour requires major construction, the detour construction and necessary traffic control can be charged against the project.

Authorizing statute(s): 60-2-121 and 2-3-103, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 60-2-121 and 60-2-201, MCA

History: NEW, 1997 MAR p. 642, Eff. 4/8/97.