# Ind. Code § 8-23-5-6: Maintenance of state institution roadways

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 8-23-5-6
- **Heading:** Maintenance of state institution roadways
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 8 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-23-5-6

## Text

Sec. 6. (a) The department shall maintain all highways and driveways located on the premises of institutions operated by the state, including the state fairgrounds upon a request for maintenance by the institution. The expense of maintaining a highway or driveway under this subsection shall be paid by the department, subject to the approval of the governor.

(b) The department shall:

(1) maintain public roads, parking areas, trails, and appurtenant structures constructed on properties of the department of natural resources; and

(2) construct new roads, parking areas, trails, and appurtenant structures on properties owned by the department of natural resources:

(A) upon the request of the department of natural resources;

(B) subject to the approval of the engineers of the department of natural resources as to the design and location of the new roads to preserve scenic values; and

(C) subject to the approval of the governor.

As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.214. Amended by P.L.110-1993, SEC.1; P.L.195-2017, SEC.1.

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