045-25 Wyo. Code R. § 25-5

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 25-5 - Old Highway Rights-of-Way

This category covers land which was used as highway right-of-way but because of reconstruction, new location or realignment of the highway, the land is no longer needed for right-of-way purposes. This could be an entire section of a road or just random portions.

(a) Surplus highway rights-of-way may be sold or relinquished intact to a city, county or other governmental unit or agency for local public purposes, provided they agree to assume all ownership responsibilities related to the property.

(b) Any rights-of-way which in the opinion of the Director are not reasonable to sell may be abandoned to adjacent landowners.

(c) For portions which are large enough to have marketable value, preference for disposal shall be in the following order:

• (i) Trade for other lands needed for highway purposes, or

• (ii) Sell by private agreement to adjacent landowner for not less than the fair market value, or

• (iii) Sell at public auction after providing adequate and legally required public notice.

045-25 Wyo. Code R. § 25-5