Section 17.15.491. Maintenance and repairs.

	(a)  Upon completion of a railroad crossing on a highway, the railroad is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all track bed and rail components and any state property located within the width of the railway ties occupying the crossing area. The department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all state property located outside the area within the railway ties. Allocation of the costs of all maintenance and repairs must be included in the railroad permit issued under 17 AAC 15.471.  
	(b)  The railroad must operate and maintain all railroad crossing signals or other protective devices.  
	(c)  Unless otherwise specified in the railroad permit, upon completion of a grade-separation structure, the department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the structure and approaches and the railroad is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the track bed and rail components.  

Authorities

19.05.020;19.05.040;19.25.010;19.30.051;19.30.121;19.40.065

Notes

Authority

AS 19.05.020 AS 19.05.040 AS 19.25.010 AS 19.30.051 AS 19.30.121 AS 19.40.065

History

Eff. 5/23/82, Register 82