14-001 Code Vt. R. 14-053-001-X - RULES RELATING TO THE CLOSURE OF STATE HIGHWAYS

1. When the Traffic Committee finds that the health, safety, or welfare of the public requires that certain portions of the state highway system be closed to public travel during periods of winter weather, the Committee, at the recommendation of the District Highway Engineer of the Vermont Department of Highways within whose District the highway in question is located, may open and close said highways following the same procedures as set forth in 3 VSA § 803.

2. The Traffic Committee hereby delegates the authority to close portions of the state highways for emergency reasons to the District Highway Engineers of the Vermont Department of Highways and the Troop Commanders of the Vermont State Police. In the event that a closure occurs, the individual authorizing such closure shall, within 24 hours, make a written report to the Traffic Committee setting forth the events and/or circumstances requiring the closing.

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14-001 Code Vt. R. 14-053-001-X

Effective Date: October 1, 1975