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Highway Department
Highway Department
MISSION
To plan, design, build, maintain and operate a safe and efficient network of highways, roadways, pathways and bridges for Massachusetts; to enhance the quality of life in Massachusetts through effective traffic management, design of sound environmental practices, and proper maintenance of the highway and bridge systems; and to strengthen the economy of Massachusetts through an effective highway and bridge system that supports a sound economy and employment in the public and private sectors.
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Governing Laws
Statutes
- MGL C. 16 s. 1-5
- Department of Highways
- MGL C. 81 s. 1-32
- State Highways
- MGL C. 85 s. 1-36
- Regulations & By-laws Relative to Ways and Bridges
Regulations
- 711 CMR 3.0
- Control and restriction of billboards, signs, and other advertising devices
- 720 CMR
- Department of Highways