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82.35(4)(4)A temporary highway shall exist only so long as needed and shall be considered vacated and discontinued when the permanent highway is again opened for public travel.
82.35 HistoryHistory: 1991 a. 316; 2003 a. 214 ss. 124 to 127, 172; Stats. 2003 s. 82.35.
82.35 NoteNOTE: 2003 Wis. Act 214, which affected this section, contains extensive explanatory notes.
82.3782.37Tunnel under highway by landowner. The owner of land on both sides of a town highway may construct a tunnel under the highway, and may erect fences that are necessary for the use of the tunnel. The tunnel shall not interfere with or endanger travel on the highway. The owner shall maintain the tunnel and shall be liable for all damages that occur as a result of the failure to keep the tunnel in repair. Unless authorized by a town meeting, the tunnel shall not be less than 25 feet in length. The electors of the town at an annual town meeting may authorize the construction of a tunnel that is less than 25 feet, but at least 16 feet in length.
82.37 HistoryHistory: 1989 a. 56, 359; 2003 a. 214 s. 138; Stats. 2003 s. 82.37.
82.37 NoteNOTE: 2003 Wis. Act 214, which affected this section, contains extensive explanatory notes.
82.5082.50Town road standards.
82.50(1)(1)The following minimum geometric design standards are established for improvements on town roads:
82.50(1)(a)(a) Local service, intermittent traffic
82.50(1)(a)1.1. Right-of-way   3 rods
82.50(1)(a)2.2. Roadway width   20 feet
82.50(1)(a)3.3. Surface width   16 feet
82.50(1)(b)(b) Under 100 ADT
82.50(1)(b)1.1. Right-of-way   3 rods
82.50(1)(b)2.2. Roadway width   24 feet
82.50(1)(b)3.3. Surface width   18 feet
82.50(1)(b)4.4. Maximum grades   9 percent-11 percent
82.50(1)(c)(c) 100 to 250 ADT
82.50(1)(c)1.1. Right-of-way   4 rods
82.50(1)(c)2.2. Roadway width   26 feet
82.50(1)(c)3.3. Surface width   20 feet
82.50(1)(c)4.4. Maximum grades   8 percent-11 percent
82.50(1)(d)(d) 251 to 400 ADT
82.50(1)(d)1.1. Right-of-way   4 rods
82.50(1)(d)2.2. Roadway width   32 feet
82.50(1)(d)3.3. Surface width   22 feet
82.50(1)(d)4.4. Maximum grades   6 percent-8 percent
82.50(1)(d)5.5. Curvature   6°-12.5°
82.50(1)(e)(e) 401 to 1,000 ADT
82.50(1)(e)1.1. Right-of-way   4 rods
82.50(1)(e)2.2. Roadway width   34 feet
82.50(1)(e)3.3. Surface width   22 feet
82.50(1)(e)4.4. Maximum grades   5 percent-8 percent
82.50(1)(e)5.5. Curvature   5°-12.5°
82.50(1)(f)(f) 1,001 to 2,400 ADT
82.50(1)(f)1.1. Right-of-way   4 rods
82.50(1)(f)2.2. Roadway width   44 feet
82.50(1)(f)3.3. Surface width   24 feet
82.50(1)(f)4.4. Maximum grades   5 percent-7 percent
82.50(1)(f)5.5. Curvature   4.5°-7.5°
82.50(1)(g)(g) Over 2,400     State trunk standards
82.50(2)(2)The department may approve deviations from the minimum standards in special cases where the strict application of the standards is impractical and where such deviation is not contrary to the public interest and safety and the intent of this section.
82.50(3)(3)This section does not apply to improvements on town roads existing on October 1, 1992.
82.50 HistoryHistory: 1981 c. 20; 1987 a. 137 s. 6; 1989 a. 56; 1991 a. 39; 1993 a. 490; 1999 a. 85; 2003 a. 214 s. 182; Stats. 2003 s. 82.50.
82.50 NoteNOTE: 2003 Wis. Act 214, which affected this section, contains extensive explanatory notes.
82.50 AnnotationThis section vests in a town a certain degree of discretion with respect to complying with minimum standards for town roads. Nothing in the statutes controls the circumstances in which a town may apply for a deviation under sub. (2), which indicates that the application is left to the town’s discretion. DSG Evergreen Family Limited Partnership v. Town of Perry, 2020 WI 23, 390 Wis. 2d 533, 939 N.W.2d 564, 17-2352.
82.50 AnnotationSub. (1) does not impose obligations on a town that are susceptible to a declaration of rights, nor does it create a private cause of action by which a plaintiff can recover damages for an alleged failure to construct a proper road. DSG Evergreen Family Limited Partnership v. Town of Perry, 2020 WI 23, 390 Wis. 2d 533, 939 N.W.2d 564, 17-2352.
82.5182.51Rules for town road bridge standards. The department shall establish by rule uniform minimum design standards for the improvement of town road bridges.
82.51 HistoryHistory: 1981 c. 20; 1987 a. 137 s. 6; 2003 a. 214 s. 83; Stats. 2003 s. 82.51.
82.51 NoteNOTE: 2003 Wis. Act 214, which affected this section, contains extensive explanatory notes.
82.5282.52Rules for town road standards. The department shall establish by rule uniform minimum geometric standards for the improvement of existing town roads.
82.52 HistoryHistory: 1991 a. 39; 2003 a. 214 s. 184; Stats. 2003 s. 82.52.
82.52 NoteNOTE: 2003 Wis. Act 214, which affected this section, contains extensive explanatory notes.
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2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through all Supreme Court and Controlled Substances Board Orders filed before and in effect on January 1, 2025. Published and certified under s. 35.18. Changes effective after January 1, 2025, are designated by NOTES. (Published 1-1-25)