Streets and Highways Code section 160

The width of the right-of-way for all state highways shall be at least 40 feet.

The department may maintain any state highway having a lesser width of right-of-way, but shall not expend any money thereon for major construction or improvement until the width of the right-of-way is at least 40 feet.

Source: Section 160, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=SHC§ionNum=160. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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§ 160’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/streets_and_highways_code_section_160

Original Source: Section 160, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=SHC§ionNum=160. (last accessed May 12, 2025).