The director has the authority to abandon sections of routes on the state highway system when such abandoned sections are substantially replaced by improvements on new locations serving the area. Such abandonment may be made even though such highway is not placed on any other road system.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 24-01-06

  • Abandonment: means cessation of use of right of way or activity thereon with no intention to reclaim or use again for highway purposes. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1
  • Director: means the director of the department of transportation of this state, acting directly or through authorized agents as provided in section 24-02-01. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1
  • State highway system: means the system of state principal roads designated by the director of the department, the responsibility for which is lodged in the department. See North Dakota Code 24-01-01.1

The abandonment order must be filed with the office of the recorder of each county in which the abandonment occurs.