Upon the written request of the owner or lessee of land abutting the railroad's right of way, the owners or operators of a railroad shall construct and maintain suitable and safe swinging gates on any side of a private crossing enclosed by the railroad under section 49-11-24. The request must be made at the same time a request is made under subsection 1 of section 49-11-24.
N.D.C.C. § 49-11-28