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R.I. Gen. Laws § 24-10-1 (2026)

“Freeway” defined

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A “freeway” is a way especially designed for through traffic over which abutters have no easement or right of light, air, or access by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon the way.

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Cited in 6 cases, 1969–1989 · leading case: State v. Sprague, 322 A.2d 36 (R.I. 1974).
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State v. Sprague, 322 A.2d 36 (R.I. 1974). · cites it 2× “Section 24-10-1, which defines a freeway as “* * * a way especially designed for through traffic over which abutters have no easement or right of light, air or access by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon such way,” is not in conflict with our conclusion that…”
Aust v. Marcello, 310 A.2d 758 (R.I. 1973). · cites it 2× “NOTES [1] General Laws 1956 (1968 Reenactment) § 24-10-1 defining a freeway reads as follows: "A freeway is a way especially designed for through traffic over which abutters have no easement or right of light, air or access by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon…”
Fuller v. Rahill, 391 A.2d 103 (R.I. 1978). “1956 (1968 Reenactment) §24-10-1. 2 The petitioner bought the property from Frank Love in 1968 for $17,500.”
Honig v. Dir. of Pub. Works for State of RI, 258 A.2d 73 (R.I. 1969). “1956, §24-10-1 “State highway. Every street or highway constructed and maintained, or maintained by the director of public works and the division of roads and bridges.”
Speedy Muffler King, Inc. v. Flanders, 480 A.2d 413 (R.I. 1984). “1956 (1979 Reenactment) § 24-10-1 as “a way especially designed for through traffic over which abutters have no easement or right of light, air or access by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon such way.”
Town of Charlestown v. Falcone, 560 A.2d 347 (R.I. 1989). “1956 (1979 Reenactment) § 24-10-1. This section provides that abutters of a freeway have no easement or right of light, air, or access.”
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