Okla. Admin. Code § 165:32-3-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 165:32-3-4 - Removal of crossing installations

(a) Within one hundred twenty (120) days after removal of track which was formerly contiguous to a crossing, railroads are required to also remove the crossing surface which is unneeded, and replace the excavated area, matching width, grade and materials, to repair the existing roadway, making it contiguous.

(b) Railroads are required to remove signal installations deemed not salvageable by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, on abandoned rail lines, not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the crossing surface(s) are removed.

(c) Railroads shall relocate existing warning devices (passive or active) to a distance no less than twelve feet (12') and no greater than twenty feet (20') from the remaining railroad crossing surface(s). Said work to be completed not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after the track(s) or crossing surface(s) are removed.

(d) If, upon notice and hearing, the Commission finds rail access to be cut on both sides of a public crossing, or the crossing cannot be physically utilized for rail service, the Commission may order the rails to be removed within the crossing by the railroad or other property owner and the crossing to be resurfaced in conformity with (a) of this subsection. This subsection shall, in no way, affect the easement rights of the crossing property owner.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:32-3-4

Added at 12 Ok Reg 2107, eff 7-1-95

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 36, Issue 21, July 15, 2019, eff. 8/1/2019