17 AAC 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.

History: Eff. 5/23/82, Register 82

Authority: AS 19.05.020

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