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Ky. Rev. Stat. § 177.043 (2026)

Powers of department as to designated city streets -- Agreements

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On and after July 1, 1942, the Department of Highways may maintain and repair, construct and reconstruct under its control and supervision such city streets so designated by the commissioner of highways, and may make appropriations and expenditures out of its fund for such purposes. The department may enter into any and all contracts inclusive of agreements with cities and with any federal agencies authorized so to do for such purpose. History: Amended 1950 Ky. Acts ch. 90, sec. 1. -- Created 1942 Ky. Acts ch. 30, sec. 3.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1950–1988 · leading case: Perry v. City of Cumberland, 227 S.W.2d 411 (Ky. Ct. App. 1950).
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Perry v. City of Cumberland, 227 S.W.2d 411 (Ky. Ct. App. 1950). “Under KRS 177.043 the City was left only with authority to “sweep, sprinkle, light or police” such streets.”
Zanella v. City of Grand Rivers, 687 F. Supp. 1105 (W.D. Ky. 1988). · cites it 2× “KRS 177.043. The record in this action contains no evidence to the effect that the Commissioner of Highways either prepared a record of designation or furnished Grand Rivers with a statement of designation as required with regard to the right of way on Commerce Avenue.”
City of Hazard v. Main Street Realty Co., 262 S.W.2d 87 (Ky. Ct. App. 1953). “However, KRS 177.043 provides that the Department of Highways “may” maintain and repair, construct and reconstruct such city streets, and may enter into contracts with cities for that purpose.”
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